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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.59, 2,001.26 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.59, 2,001.26 and 467.88 is: 702.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.59 : 2,001.26 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.59/2,001.26 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.59x = 2,001.26 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.59x = 936,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,349.53/1,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.13

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