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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.52, 2,073.74 and 470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.52, 2,073.74 and 470.52 is: 705.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.52 : 2,073.74 = 470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.52/2,073.74 = 470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.52x = 2,073.74 × 470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.52x = 975,736.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,736.14/1,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.77

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