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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.51, 2,023.09 and 471.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.51, 2,023.09 and 471.88 is: 707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.51 : 2,023.09 = 471.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.51/2,023.09 = 471.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.51x = 2,023.09 × 471.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.51x = 954,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,643.23/1,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.40

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