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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.05, 1,999.58 and 467.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.05, 1,999.58 and 467.36 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.05 : 1,999.58 = 467.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.05/1,999.58 = 467.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.05x = 1,999.58 × 467.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.05x = 934,523.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,523.71/1,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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