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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.32, 2,022.49 and 470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.32, 2,022.49 and 470.82 is: 706.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.32 : 2,022.49 = 470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.32/2,022.49 = 470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.32x = 2,022.49 × 470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.32x = 952,220.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,220.05/1,348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.23

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