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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.68, 1,964.23 and 465.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.68, 1,964.23 and 465.49 is: 698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.68 : 1,964.23 = 465.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.68/1,964.23 = 465.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.68x = 1,964.23 × 465.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.68x = 914,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,329.42/1,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.13

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