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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.64, 2,024.33 and 472.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.64, 2,024.33 and 472.01 is: 707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.64 : 2,024.33 = 472.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.64/2,024.33 = 472.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.64x = 2,024.33 × 472.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.64x = 955,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,491.52/1,349.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.96

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