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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.28, 2,009.20 and 473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.28, 2,009.20 and 473.36 is: 710.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.28 : 2,009.20 = 473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.28/2,009.20 = 473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.28x = 2,009.20 × 473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.28x = 951,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,074.91/1,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.14

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