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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.54, 2,006.31 and 471.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.54, 2,006.31 and 471.92 is: 707.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.54 : 2,006.31 = 471.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.54/2,006.31 = 471.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.54x = 2,006.31 × 471.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.54x = 946,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,817.82/1,337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.88

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