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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.94, 2,027.19 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.94, 2,027.19 and 474.02 is: 710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.94 : 2,027.19 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.94/2,027.19 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.94x = 2,027.19 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.94x = 960,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,928.60/1,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.78

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