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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.40, 2,032.11 and 476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.40, 2,032.11 and 476.97 is: 715.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.40 : 2,032.11 = 476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.40/2,032.11 = 476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.40x = 2,032.11 × 476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.40x = 969,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,255.51/1,354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.64

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