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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.84, 1,999.67 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.84, 1,999.67 and 467.16 is: 700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.84 : 1,999.67 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.84/1,999.67 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.84x = 1,999.67 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.84x = 934,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,163.50/1,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.88

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