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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.83, 1,519.03 and 464.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.83, 1,519.03 and 464.89 is: 697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.83 : 1,519.03 = 464.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.83/1,519.03 = 464.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.83x = 1,519.03 × 464.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.83x = 706,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,180.18/1,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.24

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