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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.09, 2,013.80 and 465.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.09, 2,013.80 and 465.39 is: 697.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.09 : 2,013.80 = 465.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.09/2,013.80 = 465.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.09x = 2,013.80 × 465.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.09x = 937,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,192.31/1,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.79

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