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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.04, 2,002.08 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.04, 2,002.08 and 470.08 is: 704.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.04 : 2,002.08 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.04/2,002.08 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.04x = 2,002.08 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.04x = 941,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,137.77/1,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.95

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