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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.83, 2,008.03 and 472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.83, 2,008.03 and 472.94 is: 709.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.83 : 2,008.03 = 472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.83/2,008.03 = 472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.83x = 2,008.03 × 472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.83x = 949,677.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,677.71/1,338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.33

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