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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.83, 2,003.99 and 470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.83, 2,003.99 and 470.67 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.83 : 2,003.99 = 470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.83/2,003.99 = 470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.83x = 2,003.99 × 470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.83x = 943,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,215.62/1,336.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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