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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.70, 1,997.61 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.70, 1,997.61 and 466.08 is: 699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.70 : 1,997.61 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.70/1,997.61 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.70x = 1,997.61 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.70x = 931,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,046.07/1,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.14

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