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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.82, 2,013.51 and 477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.82, 2,013.51 and 477.02 is: 715.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.82 : 2,013.51 = 477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.82/2,013.51 = 477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.82x = 2,013.51 × 477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.82x = 960,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,484.54/1,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.27

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