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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.18, 2,017.83 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.18, 2,017.83 and 467.84 is: 701.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.18 : 2,017.83 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.18/2,017.83 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.18x = 2,017.83 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.18x = 944,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,021.59/1,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.26

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