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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.22, 2,020.68 and 469.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.22, 2,020.68 and 469.72 is: 704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.22 : 2,020.68 = 469.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.22/2,020.68 = 469.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.22x = 2,020.68 × 469.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.22x = 949,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,153.81/1,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.53

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