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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.85, 2,031.29 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.85, 2,031.29 and 476.44 is: 714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.85 : 2,031.29 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.85/2,031.29 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.85x = 2,031.29 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.85x = 967,786.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,786.62/1,353.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.84

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