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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.32, 2,027.68 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.32, 2,027.68 and 474.40 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.32 : 2,027.68 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.32/2,027.68 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.32x = 2,027.68 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.32x = 961,931.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,931.39/1,352.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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