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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.90, 2,012.24 and 476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.90, 2,012.24 and 476.21 is: 714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.90 : 2,012.24 = 476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.90/2,012.24 = 476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.90x = 2,012.24 × 476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.90x = 958,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,255.03/1,341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.10

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