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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.88, 1,998.18 and 466.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.88, 1,998.18 and 466.20 is: 699.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.88 : 1,998.18 = 466.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.88/1,998.18 = 466.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.88x = 1,998.18 × 466.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.88x = 931,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,551.52/1,331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.43

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