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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.47, 2,018.19 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.47, 2,018.19 and 479.58 is: 719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.47 : 2,018.19 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.47/2,018.19 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.47x = 2,018.19 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.47x = 967,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,883.56/1,345.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.36

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