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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.96, 2,013.68 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.96, 2,013.68 and 477.12 is: 715.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.96 : 2,013.68 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.96/2,013.68 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.96x = 2,013.68 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.96x = 960,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,767.00/1,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.41

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