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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.92, 2,007.24 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.92, 2,007.24 and 472.32 is: 708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.92 : 2,007.24 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.92/2,007.24 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.92x = 2,007.24 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.92x = 948,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,059.60/1,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.61

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