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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.88, 2,017.20 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.88, 2,017.20 and 479.12 is: 718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.88 : 2,017.20 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.88/2,017.20 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.88x = 2,017.20 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.88x = 966,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,480.86/1,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.64

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