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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.14, 2,054.25 and 480.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.14, 2,054.25 and 480.45 is: 720.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.14 : 2,054.25 = 480.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.14/2,054.25 = 480.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.14x = 2,054.25 × 480.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.14x = 986,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,962.01/1,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.34

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