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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.02, 2,002.66 and 469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.02, 2,002.66 and 469.74 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.02 : 2,002.66 = 469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.02/2,002.66 = 469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.02x = 2,002.66 × 469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.02x = 940,729.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,729.51/1,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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