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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.53, 1,517.66 and 463.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.53, 1,517.66 and 463.76 is: 695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.53 : 1,517.66 = 463.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.53/1,517.66 = 463.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.53x = 1,517.66 × 463.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.53x = 703,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,820.09/1,011.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.80

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