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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.47, 2,037.99 and 480.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.47, 2,037.99 and 480.94 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.47 : 2,037.99 = 480.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.47/2,037.99 = 480.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.47x = 2,037.99 × 480.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.47x = 980,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,150.91/1,358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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