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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.08, 2,007.54 and 472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.08, 2,007.54 and 472.92 is: 709.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.08 : 2,007.54 = 472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.08/2,007.54 = 472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.08x = 2,007.54 × 472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.08x = 949,405.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,405.82/1,339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.00

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