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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.80, 1,997.66 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.80, 1,997.66 and 466.10 is: 699.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.80 : 1,997.66 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.80/1,997.66 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.80x = 1,997.66 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.80x = 931,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,109.33/1,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.14

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