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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.71, 2,033.76 and 478.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.71, 2,033.76 and 478.33 is: 717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.71 : 2,033.76 = 478.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.71/2,033.76 = 478.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.71x = 2,033.76 × 478.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.71x = 972,808.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,808.42/1,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.56

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