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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.08, 1,518.56 and 464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.08, 1,518.56 and 464.16 is: 696.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.08 : 1,518.56 = 464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.08/1,518.56 = 464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.08x = 1,518.56 × 464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.08x = 704,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,854.81/1,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.44

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