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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.55, 1,517.58 and 464.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.55, 1,517.58 and 464.18 is: 695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.55 : 1,517.58 = 464.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.55/1,517.58 = 464.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.55x = 1,517.58 × 464.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.55x = 704,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,422.70/1,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.70

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