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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351, 2,025.34 and 473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351, 2,025.34 and 473.38 is: 709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351 : 2,025.34 = 473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351/2,025.34 = 473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351x = 2,025.34 × 473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351x = 958,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,755.45/1,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.66

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