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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.32, 1,520.08 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.32, 1,520.08 and 465.16 is: 697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.32 : 1,520.08 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.32/1,520.08 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.32x = 1,520.08 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.32x = 707,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,080.41/1,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.10

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