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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.37, 2,020.65 and 469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.37, 2,020.65 and 469.65 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.37 : 2,020.65 = 469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.37/2,020.65 = 469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.37x = 2,020.65 × 469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.37x = 948,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,998.27/1,347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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