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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335, 2,001.24 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335, 2,001.24 and 468.84 is: 702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335 : 2,001.24 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335/2,001.24 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335x = 2,001.24 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335x = 938,261.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,261.36/1,335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.82

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