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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.33, 2,001.37 and 468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.33, 2,001.37 and 468.59 is: 702.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.33 : 2,001.37 = 468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.33/2,001.37 = 468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.33x = 2,001.37 × 468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.33x = 937,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,810.79/1,334.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.84

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