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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.40, 1,997.10 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.40, 1,997.10 and 465.24 is: 697.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.40 : 1,997.10 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.40/1,997.10 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.40x = 1,997.10 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.40x = 929,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,130.80/1,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.86

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