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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.28, 1,517.79 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.28, 1,517.79 and 465.92 is: 697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.28 : 1,517.79 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.28/1,517.79 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.28x = 1,517.79 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.28x = 707,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,161.13/1,013.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.89

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