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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.99, 2,007.25 and 472.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.99, 2,007.25 and 472.91 is: 709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.99 : 2,007.25 = 472.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.99/2,007.25 = 472.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.99x = 2,007.25 × 472.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.99x = 949,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,237.38/1,337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.45

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