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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.79, 2,017.37 and 467.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.79, 2,017.37 and 467.20 is: 700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.79 : 2,017.37 = 467.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.79/2,017.37 = 467.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.79x = 2,017.37 × 467.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.79x = 942,515.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,515.26/1,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.86

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