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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.93, 2,038.30 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.93, 2,038.30 and 481.48 is: 722.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.93 : 2,038.30 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.93/2,038.30 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.93x = 2,038.30 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.93x = 981,394.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,394.38/1,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.18

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