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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.90, 2,000.86 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.90, 2,000.86 and 468.22 is: 702.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.90 : 2,000.86 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.90/2,000.86 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.90x = 2,000.86 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.90x = 936,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,842.67/1,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.33

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