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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.29, 2,023.86 and 471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.29, 2,023.86 and 471.52 is: 707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.29 : 2,023.86 = 471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.29/2,023.86 = 471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.29x = 2,023.86 × 471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.29x = 954,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,285.41/1,349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.25

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