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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.68, 2,025.01 and 472.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.68, 2,025.01 and 472.31 is: 708.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.68 : 2,025.01 = 472.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.68/2,025.01 = 472.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.68x = 2,025.01 × 472.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.68x = 956,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,432.47/1,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.64

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