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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.06, 1,998.27 and 466.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.06, 1,998.27 and 466.14 is: 699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.06 : 1,998.27 = 466.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.06/1,998.27 = 466.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.06x = 1,998.27 × 466.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.06x = 931,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,473.58/1,332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.27

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