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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.68, 2,005.03 and 471.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.68, 2,005.03 and 471.06 is: 706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.68 : 2,005.03 = 471.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.68/2,005.03 = 471.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.68x = 2,005.03 × 471.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.68x = 944,492.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,492.09/1,336.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.59

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