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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.76, 2,035.23 and 479.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.76, 2,035.23 and 479.38 is: 719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.76 : 2,035.23 = 479.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.76/2,035.23 = 479.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.76x = 2,035.23 × 479.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.76x = 975,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,648.56/1,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.10

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