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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.84, 1,999.46 and 467.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.84, 1,999.46 and 467.04 is: 700.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.84 : 1,999.46 = 467.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.84/1,999.46 = 467.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.84x = 1,999.46 × 467.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.84x = 933,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,827.80/1,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.63

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