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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.16, 2,013.34 and 464.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.16, 2,013.34 and 464.62 is: 696.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.16 : 2,013.34 = 464.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.16/2,013.34 = 464.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.16x = 2,013.34 × 464.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.16x = 935,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,438.03/1,342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.96

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