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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.14, 1,996.98 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.14, 1,996.98 and 465.46 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.14 : 1,996.98 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.14/1,996.98 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.14x = 1,996.98 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.14x = 929,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,514.31/1,331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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