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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.02, 2,013.23 and 476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.02, 2,013.23 and 476.13 is: 714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.02 : 2,013.23 = 476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.02/2,013.23 = 476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.02x = 2,013.23 × 476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.02x = 958,559.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,559.20/1,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.27

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