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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.36, 2,018.48 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.36, 2,018.48 and 479.48 is: 719.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.36 : 2,018.48 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.36/2,018.48 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.36x = 2,018.48 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.36x = 967,820.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,820.79/1,345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.38

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