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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.43, 1,998.64 and 466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.43, 1,998.64 and 466.54 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.43 : 1,998.64 = 466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.43/1,998.64 = 466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.43x = 1,998.64 × 466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.43x = 932,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,441.09/1,332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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