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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.54, 2,003.31 and 469.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.54, 2,003.31 and 469.92 is: 704.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.54 : 2,003.31 = 469.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.54/2,003.31 = 469.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.54x = 2,003.31 × 469.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.54x = 941,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,395.44/1,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.88

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