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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.42, 2,001.02 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.42, 2,001.02 and 467.73 is: 701.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.42 : 2,001.02 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.42/2,001.02 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.42x = 2,001.02 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.42x = 935,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,934.75/1,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.91

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