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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.05, 2,014.85 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.05, 2,014.85 and 478.16 is: 716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.05 : 2,014.85 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.05/2,014.85 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.05x = 2,014.85 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.05x = 963,411.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,411.80/1,344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.80

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