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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.61, 2,032.01 and 477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.61, 2,032.01 and 477.02 is: 715.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.61 : 2,032.01 = 477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.61/2,032.01 = 477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.61x = 2,032.01 × 477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.61x = 969,296.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,296.87/1,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.56

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