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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.67, 2,015.51 and 477.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.67, 2,015.51 and 477.99 is: 716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.67 : 2,015.51 = 477.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.67/2,015.51 = 477.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.67x = 2,015.51 × 477.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.67x = 963,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,391.23/1,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.99

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