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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.97, 2,001.26 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.97, 2,001.26 and 468.28 is: 702.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.97 : 2,001.26 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.97/2,001.26 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.97x = 2,001.26 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.97x = 937,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,151.07/1,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.53

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