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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.63, 1,517.91 and 465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.63, 1,517.91 and 465.21 is: 697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.63 : 1,517.91 = 465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.63/1,517.91 = 465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.63x = 1,517.91 × 465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.63x = 706,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,146.91/1,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.34

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