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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.83, 2,000.75 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.83, 2,000.75 and 468.14 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.83 : 2,000.75 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.83/2,000.75 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.83x = 2,000.75 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.83x = 936,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,630.01/1,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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