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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.72, 2,021.52 and 470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.72, 2,021.52 and 470.42 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.72 : 2,021.52 = 470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.72/2,021.52 = 470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.72x = 2,021.52 × 470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.72x = 950,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,953.33/1,347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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