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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.87, 2,013.35 and 476.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.87, 2,013.35 and 476.79 is: 715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.87 : 2,013.35 = 476.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.87/2,013.35 = 476.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.87x = 2,013.35 × 476.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.87x = 959,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,942.76/1,341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.38

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