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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.91, 1,998.06 and 466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.91, 1,998.06 and 466.02 is: 699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.91 : 1,998.06 = 466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.91/1,998.06 = 466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.91x = 1,998.06 × 466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.91x = 931,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,135.92/1,331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.10

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