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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.61, 2,025.75 and 472.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.61, 2,025.75 and 472.96 is: 709.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.61 : 2,025.75 = 472.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.61/2,025.75 = 472.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.61x = 2,025.75 × 472.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.61x = 958,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,098.72/1,350.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.38

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