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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.89, 2,010.93 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.89, 2,010.93 and 475 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.89 : 2,010.93 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.89/2,010.93 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.89x = 2,010.93 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.89x = 955,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,191.75/1,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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