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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.45, 2,012.92 and 464.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.45, 2,012.92 and 464.54 is: 696.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.45 : 2,012.92 = 464.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.45/2,012.92 = 464.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.45x = 2,012.92 × 464.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.45x = 935,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,081.86/1,342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.55

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