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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.61, 2,015.27 and 465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.61, 2,015.27 and 465.95 is: 698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.61 : 2,015.27 = 465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.61/2,015.27 = 465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.61x = 2,015.27 × 465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.61x = 939,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,018.86/1,343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.88

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