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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.61, 1,998.92 and 466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.61, 1,998.92 and 466.72 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.61 : 1,998.92 = 466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.61/1,998.92 = 466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.61x = 1,998.92 × 466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.61x = 932,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,928.61/1,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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