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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.61, 2,017.46 and 479.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.61, 2,017.46 and 479.53 is: 719.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.61 : 2,017.46 = 479.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.61/2,017.46 = 479.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.61x = 2,017.46 × 479.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.61x = 967,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,432.59/1,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.49

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