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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.40, 2,001.06 and 468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.40, 2,001.06 and 468.60 is: 702.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.40 : 2,001.06 = 468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.40/2,001.06 = 468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.40x = 2,001.06 × 468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.40x = 937,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,696.72/1,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.71

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