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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.31, 2,041.97 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.31, 2,041.97 and 483.78 is: 725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.31 : 2,041.97 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.31/2,041.97 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.31x = 2,041.97 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.31x = 987,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,861.83/1,361.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.67

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