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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.59, 1,516.05 and 462.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.59, 1,516.05 and 462.82 is: 694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.59 : 1,516.05 = 462.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.59/1,516.05 = 462.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.59x = 1,516.05 × 462.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.59x = 701,658.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,658.26/1,010.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.31

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