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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.74, 1,996.11 and 465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.74, 1,996.11 and 465.05 is: 697.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.74 : 1,996.11 = 465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.74/1,996.11 = 465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.74x = 1,996.11 × 465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.74x = 928,290.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,290.96/1,330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.58

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