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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.10, 1,999.62 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.10, 1,999.62 and 467.40 is: 701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.10 : 1,999.62 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.10/1,999.62 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.10x = 1,999.62 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.10x = 934,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,622.39/1,333.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.09

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