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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.54, 1,998.20 and 465.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.54, 1,998.20 and 465.86 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.54 : 1,998.20 = 465.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.54/1,998.20 = 465.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.54x = 1,998.20 × 465.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.54x = 930,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,872.63/1,331.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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