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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.40, 1,999.56 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.40, 1,999.56 and 467.60 is: 701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.40 : 1,999.56 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.40/1,999.56 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.40x = 1,999.56 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.40x = 934,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,994.26/1,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.21

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