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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.98, 2,002.76 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.98, 2,002.76 and 469.82 is: 704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.98 : 2,002.76 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.98/2,002.76 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.98x = 2,002.76 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.98x = 940,936.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,936.70/1,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.30

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