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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.08, 2,007.76 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.08, 2,007.76 and 472.80 is: 709.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.08 : 2,007.76 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.08/2,007.76 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.08x = 2,007.76 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.08x = 949,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,268.93/1,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.43

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