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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.23, 2,100.14 and 475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.23, 2,100.14 and 475.82 is: 713.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.23 : 2,100.14 = 475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.23/2,100.14 = 475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.23x = 2,100.14 × 475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.23x = 999,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,277.52/1,400.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.65

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