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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.85, 2,004.05 and 470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.85, 2,004.05 and 470.05 is: 705.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.85 : 2,004.05 = 470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.85/2,004.05 = 470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.85x = 2,004.05 × 470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.85x = 942,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,003.70/1,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.17

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