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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.86, 2,001.06 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.86, 2,001.06 and 468.78 is: 703.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.86 : 2,001.06 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.86/2,001.06 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.86x = 2,001.06 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.86x = 938,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,056.91/1,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.26

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