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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.84, 2,014.54 and 477.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.84, 2,014.54 and 477.95 is: 716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.84 : 2,014.54 = 477.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.84/2,014.54 = 477.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.84x = 2,014.54 × 477.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.84x = 962,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,849.39/1,343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.49

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