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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.88, 2,028.82 and 475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.88, 2,028.82 and 475.12 is: 712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.88 : 2,028.82 = 475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.88/2,028.82 = 475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.88x = 2,028.82 × 475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.88x = 963,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,932.96/1,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.50

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