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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.02, 1,999.80 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.02, 1,999.80 and 467.40 is: 701.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.02 : 1,999.80 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.02/1,999.80 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.02x = 1,999.80 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.02x = 934,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,706.52/1,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.19

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