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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.74, 2,177.16 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.74, 2,177.16 and 477.64 is: 716.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.74 : 2,177.16 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.74/2,177.16 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.74x = 2,177.16 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.74x = 1,039,898.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,898.70/1,451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.31

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