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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.35, 1,516.93 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.35, 1,516.93 and 463.39 is: 695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.35 : 1,516.93 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.35/1,516.93 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.35x = 1,516.93 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.35x = 702,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,925.24/1,011.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.03

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