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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.34, 2,007.99 and 472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.34, 2,007.99 and 472.78 is: 709.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.34 : 2,007.99 = 472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.34/2,007.99 = 472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.34x = 2,007.99 × 472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.34x = 949,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,337.51/1,338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.34

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