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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.08, 2,032.79 and 477.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.08, 2,032.79 and 477.38 is: 716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.08 : 2,032.79 = 477.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.08/2,032.79 = 477.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.08x = 2,032.79 × 477.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.08x = 970,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,413.29/1,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.13

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