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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.74, 1,999.13 and 467.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.74, 1,999.13 and 467.05 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.74 : 1,999.13 = 467.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.74/1,999.13 = 467.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.74x = 1,999.13 × 467.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.74x = 933,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,693.67/1,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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