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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.35, 1,517.49 and 463.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.35, 1,517.49 and 463.70 is: 695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.35 : 1,517.49 = 463.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.35/1,517.49 = 463.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.35x = 1,517.49 × 463.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.35x = 703,660.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,660.11/1,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.76

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