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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.92, 1,995.72 and 465.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.92, 1,995.72 and 465.12 is: 697.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.92 : 1,995.72 = 465.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.92/1,995.72 = 465.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.92x = 1,995.72 × 465.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.92x = 928,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,249.29/1,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.45

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