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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.55, 1,518.71 and 457.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.55, 1,518.71 and 457.45 is: 686.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.55 : 1,518.71 = 457.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.55/1,518.71 = 457.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.55x = 1,518.71 × 457.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.55x = 694,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,727.81/1,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.12

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