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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.23, 2,002.24 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.23, 2,002.24 and 468.54 is: 703.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.23 : 2,002.24 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.23/2,002.24 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.23x = 2,002.24 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.23x = 938,129.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,129.53/1,334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.12

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