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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.65, 2,018.73 and 468.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.65, 2,018.73 and 468.12 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.65 : 2,018.73 = 468.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.65/2,018.73 = 468.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.65x = 2,018.73 × 468.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.65x = 945,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,007.89/1,345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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