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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.63, 2,002.32 and 457.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.63, 2,002.32 and 457.34 is: 686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.63 : 2,002.32 = 457.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.63/2,002.32 = 457.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.63x = 2,002.32 × 457.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.63x = 915,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,731.02/1,334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.13

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