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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.56, 1,997.32 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.56, 1,997.32 and 465.84 is: 698.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.56 : 1,997.32 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.56/1,997.32 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.56x = 1,997.32 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.56x = 930,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,431.55/1,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.75

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