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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.62, 2,018.84 and 479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.62, 2,018.84 and 479.73 is: 719.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.62 : 2,018.84 = 479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.62/2,018.84 = 479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.62x = 2,018.84 × 479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.62x = 968,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,495.71/1,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.74

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