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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.68, 2,027.28 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.68, 2,027.28 and 474.30 is: 711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.68 : 2,027.28 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.68/2,027.28 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.68x = 2,027.28 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.68x = 961,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,538.90/1,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.37

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