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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.24, 1,517.88 and 463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.24, 1,517.88 and 463.72 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.24 : 1,517.88 = 463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.24/1,517.88 = 463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.24x = 1,517.88 × 463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.24x = 703,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,871.31/1,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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