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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.24, 1,516.68 and 463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.24, 1,516.68 and 463.44 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.24 : 1,516.68 = 463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.24/1,516.68 = 463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.24x = 1,516.68 × 463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.24x = 702,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,890.18/1,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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