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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.43, 2,031.81 and 476.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.43, 2,031.81 and 476.72 is: 715.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.43 : 2,031.81 = 476.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.43/2,031.81 = 476.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.43x = 2,031.81 × 476.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.43x = 968,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,602.08/1,354.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.14

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