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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.91, 2,022.17 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.91, 2,022.17 and 470.46 is: 705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.91 : 2,022.17 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.91/2,022.17 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.91x = 2,022.17 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.91x = 951,350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,350.10/1,347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.80

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