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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.96, 2,028.15 and 474.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.96, 2,028.15 and 474.71 is: 712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.96 : 2,028.15 = 474.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.96/2,028.15 = 474.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.96x = 2,028.15 × 474.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.96x = 962,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,772.95/1,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.13

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