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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.37, 2,001.96 and 468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.37, 2,001.96 and 468.48 is: 702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.37 : 2,001.96 = 468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.37/2,001.96 = 468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.37x = 2,001.96 × 468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.37x = 937,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,878.22/1,334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.86

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