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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.29, 2,022.62 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.29, 2,022.62 and 470.70 is: 706.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.29 : 2,022.62 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.29/2,022.62 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.29x = 2,022.62 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.29x = 952,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,044.88/1,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.11

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