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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.61, 1,518.93 and 464.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.61, 1,518.93 and 464.97 is: 697.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.61 : 1,518.93 = 464.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.61/1,518.93 = 464.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.61x = 1,518.93 × 464.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.61x = 706,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,256.88/1,012.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.47

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