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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.98, 1,999.76 and 467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.98, 1,999.76 and 467.82 is: 701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.98 : 1,999.76 = 467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.98/1,999.76 = 467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.98x = 1,999.76 × 467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.98x = 935,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,527.72/1,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.31

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