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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.40, 2,013.66 and 476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.40, 2,013.66 and 476.48 is: 714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.40 : 2,013.66 = 476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.40/2,013.66 = 476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.40x = 2,013.66 × 476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.40x = 959,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,468.72/1,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.74

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