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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.97, 2,033.96 and 478.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.97, 2,033.96 and 478.27 is: 717.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.97 : 2,033.96 = 478.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.97/2,033.96 = 478.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.97x = 2,033.96 × 478.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.97x = 972,782.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,782.05/1,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.41

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