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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.84, 1,999.36 and 467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.84, 1,999.36 and 467.50 is: 700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.84 : 1,999.36 = 467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.84/1,999.36 = 467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.84x = 1,999.36 × 467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.84x = 934,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,700.80/1,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.76

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