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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.39, 2,007.18 and 472.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.39, 2,007.18 and 472.50 is: 708.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.39 : 2,007.18 = 472.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.39/2,007.18 = 472.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.39x = 2,007.18 × 472.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.39x = 948,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,392.55/1,338.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.61

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