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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.82, 2,033.02 and 478.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.82, 2,033.02 and 478.15 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.82 : 2,033.02 = 478.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.82/2,033.02 = 478.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.82x = 2,033.02 × 478.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.82x = 972,088.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,088.51/1,355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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