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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,516.56 and 463.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,516.56 and 463.56 is: 694.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,516.56 = 463.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,516.56 = 463.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,516.56 × 463.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 703,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,016.55/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.79

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