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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.61, 2,016.78 and 467.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.61, 2,016.78 and 467.09 is: 700.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.61 : 2,016.78 = 467.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.61/2,016.78 = 467.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.61x = 2,016.78 × 467.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.61x = 942,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,007.69/1,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.58

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