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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.27, 1,517.87 and 464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.27, 1,517.87 and 464.69 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.27 : 1,517.87 = 464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.27/1,517.87 = 464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.27x = 1,517.87 × 464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.27x = 705,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,343.97/1,013.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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