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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.02, 1,514.31 and 461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.02, 1,514.31 and 461.44 is: 691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.02 : 1,514.31 = 461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.02/1,514.31 = 461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.02x = 1,514.31 × 461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.02x = 698,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,763.21/1,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.83

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