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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.06, 1,999.77 and 467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.06, 1,999.77 and 467.14 is: 700.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.06 : 1,999.77 = 467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.06/1,999.77 = 467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.06x = 1,999.77 × 467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.06x = 934,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,172.56/1,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.77

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