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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.32, 2,017.98 and 479.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.32, 2,017.98 and 479.63 is: 719.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.32 : 2,017.98 = 479.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.32/2,017.98 = 479.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.32x = 2,017.98 × 479.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.32x = 967,873.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,873.66/1,345.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.44

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