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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.08, 2,004.76 and 470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.08, 2,004.76 and 470.80 is: 706.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.08 : 2,004.76 = 470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.08/2,004.76 = 470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.08x = 2,004.76 × 470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.08x = 943,841.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,841.01/1,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.43

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