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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.32, 2,005.38 and 470.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.32, 2,005.38 and 470.70 is: 706.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.32 : 2,005.38 = 470.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.32/2,005.38 = 470.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.32x = 2,005.38 × 470.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.32x = 943,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,932.37/1,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.37

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