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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.37, 2,003.46 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.37, 2,003.46 and 469.48 is: 704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.37 : 2,003.46 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.37/2,003.46 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.37x = 2,003.46 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.37x = 940,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,584.40/1,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.36

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