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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.92, 2,001.77 and 468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.92, 2,001.77 and 468.23 is: 702.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.92 : 2,001.77 = 468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.92/2,001.77 = 468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.92x = 2,001.77 × 468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.92x = 937,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,288.77/1,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.66

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