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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.76, 2,033.93 and 478.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.76, 2,033.93 and 478.23 is: 717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.76 : 2,033.93 = 478.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.76/2,033.93 = 478.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.76x = 2,033.93 × 478.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.76x = 972,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,679.91/1,355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.44

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