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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.48, 2,010.81 and 463.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.48, 2,010.81 and 463.07 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.48 : 2,010.81 = 463.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.48/2,010.81 = 463.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.48x = 2,010.81 × 463.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.48x = 931,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,152.55/1,340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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