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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.73, 2,013.80 and 477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.73, 2,013.80 and 477.05 is: 715.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.73 : 2,013.80 = 477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.73/2,013.80 = 477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.73x = 2,013.80 × 477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.73x = 960,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,680.90/1,342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.47

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