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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.72, 2,209.19 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.72, 2,209.19 and 432.82 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.72 : 2,209.19 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.72/2,209.19 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.72x = 2,209.19 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.72x = 956,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,173.93/1,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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