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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.48, 2,004.87 and 470.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.48, 2,004.87 and 470.59 is: 705.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.48 : 2,004.87 = 470.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.48/2,004.87 = 470.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.48x = 2,004.87 × 470.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.48x = 943,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,471.77/1,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.94

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