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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.70, 2,011.80 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.70, 2,011.80 and 463.79 is: 695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.70 : 2,011.80 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.70/2,011.80 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.70x = 2,011.80 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.70x = 933,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,052.72/1,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.43

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