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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.83, 2,010.62 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.83, 2,010.62 and 474.14 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.83 : 2,010.62 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.83/2,010.62 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.83x = 2,010.62 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.83x = 953,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,315.37/1,339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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