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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.04, 2,024.50 and 472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.04, 2,024.50 and 472.30 is: 708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.04 : 2,024.50 = 472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.04/2,024.50 = 472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.04x = 2,024.50 × 472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.04x = 956,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,171.35/1,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.25

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