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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.23, 2,035.36 and 479.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.23, 2,035.36 and 479.50 is: 719.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.23 : 2,035.36 = 479.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.23/2,035.36 = 479.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.23x = 2,035.36 × 479.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.23x = 975,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,955.12/1,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.08

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