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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.07, 2,007.41 and 472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.07, 2,007.41 and 472.45 is: 708.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.07 : 2,007.41 = 472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.07/2,007.41 = 472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.07x = 2,007.41 × 472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.07x = 948,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,398.49/1,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.78

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