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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.32, 2,010.42 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.32, 2,010.42 and 474.64 is: 711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.32 : 2,010.42 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.32/2,010.42 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.32x = 2,010.42 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.32x = 954,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,225.75/1,340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.94

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