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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.07, 2,005.91 and 471.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.07, 2,005.91 and 471.39 is: 707.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.07 : 2,005.91 = 471.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.07/2,005.91 = 471.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.07x = 2,005.91 × 471.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.07x = 945,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,563.56/1,337.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.19

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