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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.37, 2,031.39 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.37, 2,031.39 and 476.46 is: 714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.37 : 2,031.39 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.37/2,031.39 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.37x = 2,031.39 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.37x = 967,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,876.08/1,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.63

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