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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.53, 2,006.19 and 471.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.53, 2,006.19 and 471.23 is: 706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.53 : 2,006.19 = 471.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.53/2,006.19 = 471.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.53x = 2,006.19 × 471.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.53x = 945,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,376.91/1,337.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.81

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