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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.96, 2,003.90 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.96, 2,003.90 and 470.25 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.96 : 2,003.90 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.96/2,003.90 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.96x = 2,003.90 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.96x = 942,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,331.62/1,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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