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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.72, 2,002.24 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.72, 2,002.24 and 469.12 is: 703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.72 : 2,002.24 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.72/2,002.24 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.72x = 2,002.24 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.72x = 939,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,290.83/1,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.74

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