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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.81, 1,999.35 and 466.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.81, 1,999.35 and 466.92 is: 700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.81 : 1,999.35 = 466.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.81/1,999.35 = 466.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.81x = 1,999.35 × 466.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.81x = 933,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,536.50/1,332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.43

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