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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.53, 2,015.55 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.53, 2,015.55 and 465.96 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.53 : 2,015.55 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.53/2,015.55 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.53x = 2,015.55 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.53x = 939,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,165.68/1,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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