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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.04, 2,032.47 and 477.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.04, 2,032.47 and 477.57 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.04 : 2,032.47 = 477.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.04/2,032.47 = 477.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.04x = 2,032.47 × 477.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.04x = 970,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,646.70/1,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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