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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.65, 2,032.59 and 477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.65, 2,032.59 and 477.78 is: 716.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.65 : 2,032.59 = 477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.65/2,032.59 = 477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.65x = 2,032.59 × 477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.65x = 971,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,130.85/1,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.89

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