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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.37, 2,004.57 and 470.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.37, 2,004.57 and 470.66 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.37 : 2,004.57 = 470.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.37/2,004.57 = 470.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.37x = 2,004.57 × 470.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.37x = 943,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,460.89/1,336.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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