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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.33, 2,006.87 and 471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.33, 2,006.87 and 471.65 is: 707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.33 : 2,006.87 = 471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.33/2,006.87 = 471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.33x = 2,006.87 × 471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.33x = 946,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,527.84/1,337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.78

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