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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.46, 2,028.90 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.46, 2,028.90 and 475.21 is: 712.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.46 : 2,028.90 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.46/2,028.90 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.46x = 2,028.90 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.46x = 964,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,143.42/1,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.88

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