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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.08, 1,997.10 and 465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.08, 1,997.10 and 465.40 is: 698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.08 : 1,997.10 = 465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.08/1,997.10 = 465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.08x = 1,997.10 × 465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.08x = 929,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,450.34/1,331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.27

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