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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.42, 1,868.13 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.42, 1,868.13 and 465.39 is: 698.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.42 : 1,868.13 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.42/1,868.13 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.42x = 1,868.13 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.42x = 869,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,409.02/1,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.09

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