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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.26, 1,514.76 and 462.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.26, 1,514.76 and 462.70 is: 693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.26 : 1,514.76 = 462.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.26/1,514.76 = 462.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.26x = 1,514.76 × 462.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.26x = 700,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,879.45/1,010.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.76

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