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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.04, 1,516.56 and 463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.04, 1,516.56 and 463.40 is: 695.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.04 : 1,516.56 = 463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.04/1,516.56 = 463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.04x = 1,516.56 × 463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.04x = 702,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,773.90/1,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.10

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