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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.04, 2,021.51 and 470.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.04, 2,021.51 and 470.30 is: 705.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.04 : 2,021.51 = 470.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.04/2,021.51 = 470.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.04x = 2,021.51 × 470.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.04x = 950,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,703.69/1,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.25

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