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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.28, 1,517.45 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.28, 1,517.45 and 464.13 is: 695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.28 : 1,517.45 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.28/1,517.45 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.28x = 1,517.45 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.28x = 704,291.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,291.75/1,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.75

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