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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.42, 2,001.63 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.42, 2,001.63 and 468.53 is: 702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.42 : 2,001.63 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.42/2,001.63 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.42x = 2,001.63 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.42x = 937,823.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,823.70/1,334.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.80

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