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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.70, 1,999.05 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.70, 1,999.05 and 467.02 is: 700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.70 : 1,999.05 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.70/1,999.05 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.70x = 1,999.05 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.70x = 933,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,589.77/1,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.52

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