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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.67, 2,006.77 and 472.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.67, 2,006.77 and 472.05 is: 708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.67 : 2,006.77 = 472.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.67/2,006.77 = 472.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.67x = 2,006.77 × 472.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.67x = 947,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,285.74/1,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.16

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