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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.98, 1,869.02 and 465.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.98, 1,869.02 and 465.90 is: 698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.98 : 1,869.02 = 465.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.98/1,869.02 = 465.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.98x = 1,869.02 × 465.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.98x = 870,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,774.09/1,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.87

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