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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.54, 2,018.32 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.54, 2,018.32 and 479.92 is: 719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.54 : 2,018.32 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.54/2,018.32 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.54x = 2,018.32 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.54x = 968,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,632.13/1,345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.88

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