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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.56, 2,014.08 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.56, 2,014.08 and 476.64 is: 715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.56 : 2,014.08 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.56/2,014.08 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.56x = 2,014.08 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.56x = 959,991.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,991.09/1,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.05

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