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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.90, 2,013.94 and 477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.90, 2,013.94 and 477.01 is: 715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.90 : 2,013.94 = 477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.90/2,013.94 = 477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.90x = 2,013.94 × 477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.90x = 960,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,669.52/1,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.37

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