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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.67, 2,018.52 and 479.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.67, 2,018.52 and 479.99 is: 719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.67 : 2,018.52 = 479.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.67/2,018.52 = 479.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.67x = 2,018.52 × 479.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.67x = 968,869.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,869.41/1,345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.99

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