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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.13, 2,008.73 and 473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.13, 2,008.73 and 473.45 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.13 : 2,008.73 = 473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.13/2,008.73 = 473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.13x = 2,008.73 × 473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.13x = 951,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,033.22/1,339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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