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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.88, 2,004.62 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.88, 2,004.62 and 470.80 is: 706.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.88 : 2,004.62 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.88/2,004.62 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.88x = 2,004.62 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.88x = 943,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,775.10/1,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.48

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