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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.49, 2,000.50 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.49, 2,000.50 and 468.41 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.49 : 2,000.50 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.49/2,000.50 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.49x = 2,000.50 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.49x = 937,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,054.21/1,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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