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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.64, 2,010.72 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.64, 2,010.72 and 474.56 is: 711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.64 : 2,010.72 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.64/2,010.72 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.64x = 2,010.72 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.64x = 954,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,207.28/1,340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.76

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