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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.71, 2,102.17 and 476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.71, 2,102.17 and 476.75 is: 715.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.71 : 2,102.17 = 476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.71/2,102.17 = 476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.71x = 2,102.17 × 476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.71x = 1,002,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,214.50/1,401.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.00

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