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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.69, 2,021.46 and 470.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.69, 2,021.46 and 470.38 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.69 : 2,021.46 = 470.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.69/2,021.46 = 470.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.69x = 2,021.46 × 470.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.69x = 950,854.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,854.35/1,347.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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