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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.47, 1,518.84 and 464.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.47, 1,518.84 and 464.79 is: 697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.47 : 1,518.84 = 464.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.47/1,518.84 = 464.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.47x = 1,518.84 × 464.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.47x = 705,941.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,941.64/1,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.25

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