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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.47, 2,009.96 and 462.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.47, 2,009.96 and 462.50 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.47 : 2,009.96 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.47/2,009.96 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.47x = 2,009.96 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.47x = 929,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,606.50/1,340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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