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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.38, 2,011.38 and 474.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.38, 2,011.38 and 474.63 is: 712.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.38 : 2,011.38 = 474.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.38/2,011.38 = 474.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.38x = 2,011.38 × 474.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.38x = 954,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,661.29/1,340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.23

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