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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.28, 2,012.02 and 464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.28, 2,012.02 and 464.52 is: 696.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.28 : 2,012.02 = 464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.28/2,012.02 = 464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.28x = 2,012.02 × 464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.28x = 934,623.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,623.53/1,342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.30

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