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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.75, 1,518.10 and 465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.75, 1,518.10 and 465.32 is: 697.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.75 : 1,518.10 = 465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.75/1,518.10 = 465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.75x = 1,518.10 × 465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.75x = 706,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,404.92/1,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.51

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