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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.95, 1,518.11 and 464.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.95, 1,518.11 and 464.19 is: 696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.95 : 1,518.11 = 464.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.95/1,518.11 = 464.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.95x = 1,518.11 × 464.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.95x = 704,691.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,691.48/1,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.37

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