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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.84, 2,012.96 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.84, 2,012.96 and 476.68 is: 714.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.84 : 2,012.96 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.84/2,012.96 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.84x = 2,012.96 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.84x = 959,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,537.77/1,342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.56

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