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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.59, 2,005.37 and 471.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.59, 2,005.37 and 471.03 is: 706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.59 : 2,005.37 = 471.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.59/2,005.37 = 471.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.59x = 2,005.37 × 471.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.59x = 944,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,587.08/1,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.71

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