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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.97, 2,009.94 and 474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.97, 2,009.94 and 474.27 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.97 : 2,009.94 = 474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.97/2,009.94 = 474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.97x = 2,009.94 × 474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.97x = 953,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,254.24/1,339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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