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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.96, 2,005.98 and 471.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.96, 2,005.98 and 471.34 is: 707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.96 : 2,005.98 = 471.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.96/2,005.98 = 471.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.96x = 2,005.98 × 471.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.96x = 945,498.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,498.61/1,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.20

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