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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.23, 1,521.54 and 466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.23, 1,521.54 and 466.58 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.23 : 1,521.54 = 466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.23/1,521.54 = 466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.23x = 1,521.54 × 466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.23x = 709,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,912.53/1,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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