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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.90, 2,034.14 and 478.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.90, 2,034.14 and 478.37 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.90 : 2,034.14 = 478.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.90/2,034.14 = 478.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.90x = 2,034.14 × 478.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.90x = 973,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,065.49/1,355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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