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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.18, 2,032.99 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.18, 2,032.99 and 477.63 is: 716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.18 : 2,032.99 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.18/2,032.99 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.18x = 2,032.99 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.18x = 971,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,015.82/1,355.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.52

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