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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.11, 2,179.99 and 465.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.11, 2,179.99 and 465.99 is: 699.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.11 : 2,179.99 = 465.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.11/2,179.99 = 465.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.11x = 2,179.99 × 465.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.11x = 1,015,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,845.95/1,453.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.09

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