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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.35, 1,520.58 and 466.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.35, 1,520.58 and 466.97 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.35 : 1,520.58 = 466.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.35/1,520.58 = 466.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.35x = 1,520.58 × 466.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.35x = 710,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,065.24/1,014.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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