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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.70, 2,001.93 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.70, 2,001.93 and 468.96 is: 703.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.70 : 2,001.93 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.70/2,001.93 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.70x = 2,001.93 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.70x = 938,825.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,825.09/1,334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.40

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