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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.97, 1,997.96 and 466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.97, 1,997.96 and 466.53 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.97 : 1,997.96 = 466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.97/1,997.96 = 466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.97x = 1,997.96 × 466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.97x = 932,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,105.95/1,331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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