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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.96, 2,023.56 and 472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.96, 2,023.56 and 472.20 is: 707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.96 : 2,023.56 = 472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.96/2,023.56 = 472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.96x = 2,023.56 × 472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.96x = 955,525.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,525.03/1,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.82

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