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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.03, 1,515.86 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.03, 1,515.86 and 462.92 is: 694.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.03 : 1,515.86 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.03/1,515.86 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.03x = 1,515.86 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.03x = 701,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,716.36/1,011.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.06

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