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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.81, 2,006.72 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.81, 2,006.72 and 472.13 is: 708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.81 : 2,006.72 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.81/2,006.72 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.81x = 2,006.72 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.81x = 947,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,423.86/1,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.19

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