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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.68, 2,100.24 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.68, 2,100.24 and 475.72 is: 713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.68 : 2,100.24 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.68/2,100.24 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.68x = 2,100.24 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.68x = 999,126.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,126.17/1,400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.32

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