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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.95, 1,867.88 and 465.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.95, 1,867.88 and 465.51 is: 697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.95 : 1,867.88 = 465.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.95/1,867.88 = 465.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.95x = 1,867.88 × 465.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.95x = 869,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,516.82/1,245.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.87

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