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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.28, 2,017.31 and 479.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.28, 2,017.31 and 479.61 is: 719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.28 : 2,017.31 = 479.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.28/2,017.31 = 479.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.28x = 2,017.31 × 479.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.28x = 967,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,519.65/1,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.20

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