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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.21, 2,002.80 and 469.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.21, 2,002.80 and 469.51 is: 704.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.21 : 2,002.80 = 469.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.21/2,002.80 = 469.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.21x = 2,002.80 × 469.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.21x = 940,334.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,334.63/1,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.26

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