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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.32, 2,008.92 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.32, 2,008.92 and 473.64 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.32 : 2,008.92 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.32/2,008.92 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.32x = 2,008.92 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.32x = 951,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,504.87/1,339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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