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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.66, 2,177.42 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.66, 2,177.42 and 477.63 is: 716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.66 : 2,177.42 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.66/2,177.42 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.66x = 2,177.42 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.66x = 1,039,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,998.73/1,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.42

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