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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.29, 2,006.25 and 471.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.29, 2,006.25 and 471.59 is: 707.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.29 : 2,006.25 = 471.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.29/2,006.25 = 471.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.29x = 2,006.25 × 471.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.29x = 946,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,127.44/1,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.50

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