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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.89, 2,007.93 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.89, 2,007.93 and 473 is: 709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.89 : 2,007.93 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.89/2,007.93 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.89x = 2,007.93 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.89x = 949,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,750.89/1,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.36

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