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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.17, 2,013.26 and 475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.17, 2,013.26 and 475.88 is: 713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.17 : 2,013.26 = 475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.17/2,013.26 = 475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.17x = 2,013.26 × 475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.17x = 958,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,057.72/1,342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.81

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