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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.03, 2,012.95 and 464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.03, 2,012.95 and 464.71 is: 697.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.03 : 2,012.95 = 464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.03/2,012.95 = 464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.03x = 2,012.95 × 464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.03x = 935,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,437.99/1,342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.03

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