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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.91, 2,027.72 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.91, 2,027.72 and 474.32 is: 711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.91 : 2,027.72 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.91/2,027.72 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.91x = 2,027.72 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.91x = 961,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,775.64/1,351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.42

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