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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.96, 1,999.20 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.96, 1,999.20 and 467.20 is: 700.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.96 : 1,999.20 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.96/1,999.20 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.96x = 1,999.20 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.96x = 934,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,026.24/1,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.72

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