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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.93, 2,007.77 and 472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.93, 2,007.77 and 472.23 is: 708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.93 : 2,007.77 = 472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.93/2,007.77 = 472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.93x = 2,007.77 × 472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.93x = 948,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,126.87/1,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.65

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