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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.15, 1,520 and 465.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.15, 1,520 and 465.58 is: 697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.15 : 1,520 = 465.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.15/1,520 = 465.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.15x = 1,520 × 465.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.15x = 707,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,681.60/1,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.81

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