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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.12, 2,009.66 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.12, 2,009.66 and 462.46 is: 693.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.12 : 2,009.66 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.12/2,009.66 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.12x = 2,009.66 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.12x = 929,387.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,387.36/1,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.51

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