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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.80, 2,027.79 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.80, 2,027.79 and 474.20 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.80 : 2,027.79 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.80/2,027.79 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.80x = 2,027.79 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.80x = 961,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,567.88/1,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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