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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 2,016.63 and 478.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 2,016.63 and 478.13 is: 717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 2,016.63 = 478.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/2,016.63 = 478.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 2,016.63 × 478.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 964,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,201.22/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.50

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