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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.91, 2,023.22 and 471.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.91, 2,023.22 and 471.32 is: 706.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.91 : 2,023.22 = 471.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.91/2,023.22 = 471.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.91x = 2,023.22 × 471.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.91x = 953,571.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,571.58/1,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.92

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