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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.72, 1,997.58 and 466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.72, 1,997.58 and 466.28 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.72 : 1,997.58 = 466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.72/1,997.58 = 466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.72x = 1,997.58 × 466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.72x = 931,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,431.60/1,331.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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