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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.99, 1,518.30 and 465.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.99, 1,518.30 and 465.23 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.99 : 1,518.30 = 465.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.99/1,518.30 = 465.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.99x = 1,518.30 × 465.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.99x = 706,351.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,351.12/1,012.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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