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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.07, 2,013.86 and 465.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.07, 2,013.86 and 465.17 is: 697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.07 : 2,013.86 = 465.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.07/2,013.86 = 465.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.07x = 2,013.86 × 465.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.07x = 936,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,774.86/1,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.49

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