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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.53, 1,518.17 and 466.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.53, 1,518.17 and 466.18 is: 698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.53 : 1,518.17 = 466.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.53/1,518.17 = 466.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.53x = 1,518.17 × 466.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.53x = 707,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,740.49/1,013.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.29

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