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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.80, 2,209.20 and 704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.80, 2,209.20 and 704.80 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.80 : 2,209.20 = 704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.80/2,209.20 = 704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.80x = 2,209.20 × 704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.80x = 1,557,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,044.16/1,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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