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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.90, 2,002.37 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.90, 2,002.37 and 469.23 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.90 : 2,002.37 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.90/2,002.37 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.90x = 2,002.37 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.90x = 939,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,569.73/1,334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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