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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.53, 2,014.68 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.53, 2,014.68 and 477.86 is: 716.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.53 : 2,014.68 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.53/2,014.68 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.53x = 2,014.68 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.53x = 962,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,734.98/1,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.57

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