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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.71, 2,018.42 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.71, 2,018.42 and 468.07 is: 702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.71 : 2,018.42 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.71/2,018.42 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.71x = 2,018.42 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.71x = 944,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,756.22/1,345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.05

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