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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.23, 2,022.84 and 470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.23, 2,022.84 and 470.86 is: 706.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.23 : 2,022.84 = 470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.23/2,022.84 = 470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.23x = 2,022.84 × 470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.23x = 952,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,481.53/1,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.47

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