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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.10, 1,996.56 and 465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.10, 1,996.56 and 465.42 is: 698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.10 : 1,996.56 = 465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.10/1,996.56 = 465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.10x = 1,996.56 × 465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.10x = 929,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,238.96/1,331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.10

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