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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.62, 1,517.52 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.62, 1,517.52 and 456.68 is: 685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.62 : 1,517.52 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.62/1,517.52 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.62x = 1,517.52 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.62x = 693,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,021.03/1,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.06

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