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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.61, 2,018.16 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.61, 2,018.16 and 468.11 is: 702.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.61 : 2,018.16 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.61/2,018.16 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.61x = 2,018.16 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.61x = 944,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,710.79/1,345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.07

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