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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.13, 2,014.61 and 477.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.13, 2,014.61 and 477.33 is: 715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.13 : 2,014.61 = 477.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.13/2,014.61 = 477.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.13x = 2,014.61 × 477.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.13x = 961,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,631.40/1,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.96

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