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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.62, 2,036.43 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.62, 2,036.43 and 480.21 is: 720.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.62 : 2,036.43 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.62/2,036.43 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.62x = 2,036.43 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.62x = 977,914.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,914.05/1,357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.32

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