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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.15, 1,513.08 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.15, 1,513.08 and 462.78 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.15 : 1,513.08 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.15/1,513.08 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.15x = 1,513.08 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.15x = 700,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,223.16/1,010.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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