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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.21, 1,515.65 and 463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.21, 1,515.65 and 463.45 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.21 : 1,515.65 = 463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.21/1,515.65 = 463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.21x = 1,515.65 × 463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.21x = 702,421.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,421.89/1,011.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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