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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.44, 2,015.12 and 477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.44, 2,015.12 and 477.52 is: 716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.44 : 2,015.12 = 477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.44/2,015.12 = 477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.44x = 2,015.12 × 477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.44x = 962,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,260.10/1,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.27

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