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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.43, 2,004.65 and 470.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.43, 2,004.65 and 470.81 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.43 : 2,004.65 = 470.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.43/2,004.65 = 470.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.43x = 2,004.65 × 470.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.43x = 943,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,813.69/1,336.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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