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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.82, 2,007.03 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.82, 2,007.03 and 472.14 is: 708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.82 : 2,007.03 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.82/2,007.03 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.82x = 2,007.03 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.82x = 947,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,599.14/1,337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.32

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