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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.10, 1,519.02 and 465.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.10, 1,519.02 and 465.45 is: 697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.10 : 1,519.02 = 465.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.10/1,519.02 = 465.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.10x = 1,519.02 × 465.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.10x = 707,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,027.86/1,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.89

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