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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.98, 2,001.86 and 468.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.98, 2,001.86 and 468.29 is: 702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.98 : 2,001.86 = 468.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.98/2,001.86 = 468.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.98x = 2,001.86 × 468.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.98x = 937,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,451.02/1,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.75

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