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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.58, 2,004.26 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.58, 2,004.26 and 469.88 is: 705.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.58 : 2,004.26 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.58/2,004.26 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.58x = 2,004.26 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.58x = 941,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,761.69/1,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.13

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