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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.55, 2,015.01 and 477.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.55, 2,015.01 and 477.87 is: 716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.55 : 2,015.01 = 477.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.55/2,015.01 = 477.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.55x = 2,015.01 × 477.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.55x = 962,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,912.83/1,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.69

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