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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.26, 2,032.98 and 477.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.26, 2,032.98 and 477.88 is: 716.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.26 : 2,032.98 = 477.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.26/2,032.98 = 477.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.26x = 2,032.98 × 477.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.26x = 971,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,520.48/1,355.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.85

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