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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.84, 2,005.30 and 471.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.84, 2,005.30 and 471.18 is: 706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.84 : 2,005.30 = 471.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.84/2,005.30 = 471.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.84x = 2,005.30 × 471.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.84x = 944,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,857.25/1,336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.78

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