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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.58, 2,002.76 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.58, 2,002.76 and 468.88 is: 703.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.58 : 2,002.76 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.58/2,002.76 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.58x = 2,002.76 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.58x = 939,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,054.11/1,334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.63

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