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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.26, 2,014.95 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.26, 2,014.95 and 465.80 is: 698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.26 : 2,014.95 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.26/2,014.95 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.26x = 2,014.95 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.26x = 938,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,563.71/1,343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.72

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