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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.81, 2,037.35 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.81, 2,037.35 and 480.98 is: 721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.81 : 2,037.35 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.81/2,037.35 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.81x = 2,037.35 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.81x = 979,927.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,927.29/1,357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.70

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