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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.40, 2,010.90 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.40, 2,010.90 and 474.71 is: 712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.40 : 2,010.90 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.40/2,010.90 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.40x = 2,010.90 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.40x = 954,584.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,584.28/1,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.16

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