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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.64, 1,868.58 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.64, 1,868.58 and 465.46 is: 698.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.64 : 1,868.58 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.64/1,868.58 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.64x = 1,868.58 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.64x = 869,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,749.25/1,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.23

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