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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.99, 2,003.91 and 470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.99, 2,003.91 and 470.23 is: 705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.99 : 2,003.91 = 470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.99/2,003.91 = 470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.99x = 2,003.91 × 470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.99x = 942,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,298.60/1,335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.32

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