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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.50, 1,868.18 and 465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.50, 1,868.18 and 465.20 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.50 : 1,868.18 = 465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.50/1,868.18 = 465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.50x = 1,868.18 × 465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.50x = 869,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,077.34/1,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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