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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.47, 2,009.19 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.47, 2,009.19 and 473.58 is: 710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.47 : 2,009.19 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.47/2,009.19 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.47x = 2,009.19 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.47x = 951,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,512.20/1,339.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.36

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