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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.99, 1,999.71 and 467.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.99, 1,999.71 and 467.68 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.99 : 1,999.71 = 467.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.99/1,999.71 = 467.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.99x = 1,999.71 × 467.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.99x = 935,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,224.37/1,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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