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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.59, 2,034.36 and 478.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.59, 2,034.36 and 478.93 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.59 : 2,034.36 = 478.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.59/2,034.36 = 478.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.59x = 2,034.36 × 478.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.59x = 974,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,307.53/1,356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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