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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.73, 2,033.11 and 478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.73, 2,033.11 and 478 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.73 : 2,033.11 = 478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.73/2,033.11 = 478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.73x = 2,033.11 × 478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.73x = 971,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,826.58/1,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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