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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.68, 1,851.84 and 465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.68, 1,851.84 and 465 is: 697.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.68 : 1,851.84 = 465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.68/1,851.84 = 465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.68x = 1,851.84 × 465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.68x = 861,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,105.60/1,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.43

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