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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.73, 2,031.62 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.73, 2,031.62 and 477 is: 715.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.73 : 2,031.62 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.73/2,031.62 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.73x = 2,031.62 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.73x = 969,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,080.36/1,354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.33

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