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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.67, 2,027.52 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.67, 2,027.52 and 474.14 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.67 : 2,027.52 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.67/2,027.52 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.67x = 2,027.52 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.67x = 961,318.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,318.20/1,351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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