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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.76, 1,519.10 and 464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.76, 1,519.10 and 464.58 is: 696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.76 : 1,519.10 = 464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.76/1,519.10 = 464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.76x = 1,519.10 × 464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.76x = 705,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,743.48/1,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.85

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