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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.45, 2,009.93 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.45, 2,009.93 and 462.54 is: 693.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.45 : 2,009.93 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.45/2,009.93 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.45x = 2,009.93 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.45x = 929,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,670.71/1,340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.55

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