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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.04, 2,024.30 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.04, 2,024.30 and 472.32 is: 708.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.04 : 2,024.30 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.04/2,024.30 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.04x = 2,024.30 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.04x = 956,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,117.38/1,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.21

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