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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.07, 1,521.18 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.07, 1,521.18 and 466.26 is: 699.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.07 : 1,521.18 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.07/1,521.18 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.07x = 1,521.18 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.07x = 709,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,259.68/1,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.42

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