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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.86, 1,998.98 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.86, 1,998.98 and 467.17 is: 700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.86 : 1,998.98 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.86/1,998.98 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.86x = 1,998.98 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.86x = 933,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,857.91/1,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.64

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