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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.54, 2,014.11 and 476.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.54, 2,014.11 and 476.85 is: 715.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.54 : 2,014.11 = 476.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.54/2,014.11 = 476.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.54x = 2,014.11 × 476.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.54x = 960,428.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,428.35/1,342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.38

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