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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.57, 1,999.76 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.57, 1,999.76 and 466.89 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.57 : 1,999.76 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.57/1,999.76 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.57x = 1,999.76 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.57x = 933,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,665.61/1,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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