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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.63, 2,007.96 and 472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.63, 2,007.96 and 472.94 is: 709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.63 : 2,007.96 = 472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.63/2,007.96 = 472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.63x = 2,007.96 × 472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.63x = 949,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,640.32/1,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.41

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