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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.28, 2,026.96 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.28, 2,026.96 and 473.86 is: 710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.28 : 2,026.96 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.28/2,026.96 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.28x = 2,026.96 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.28x = 960,495.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,495.27/1,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.80

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