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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.66, 2,012.43 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.66, 2,012.43 and 475.86 is: 713.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.66 : 2,012.43 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.66/2,012.43 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.66x = 2,012.43 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.66x = 957,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,634.94/1,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.77

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