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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.01, 1,999.71 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.01, 1,999.71 and 467.25 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.01 : 1,999.71 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.01/1,999.71 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.01x = 1,999.71 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.01x = 934,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,364.50/1,333.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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