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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.66 and 478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 2,015.66 and 478.16 is: 717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.06 : 2,015.66 = 478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.06/2,015.66 = 478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.06x = 2,015.66 × 478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.06x = 963,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,807.99/1,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.09

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