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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.60, 2,002 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.60, 2,002 and 469.28 is: 703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.60 : 2,002 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.60/2,002 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.60x = 2,002 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.60x = 939,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,498.56/1,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.43

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