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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.25, 2,016.38 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.25, 2,016.38 and 478.56 is: 717.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.25 : 2,016.38 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.25/2,016.38 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.25x = 2,016.38 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.25x = 964,958.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,958.81/1,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.84

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