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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.68, 1,518.73 and 464.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.68, 1,518.73 and 464.71 is: 696.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.68 : 1,518.73 = 464.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.68/1,518.73 = 464.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.68x = 1,518.73 × 464.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.68x = 705,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,769.02/1,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.24

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