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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.45, 1,521.75 and 466.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.45, 1,521.75 and 466.78 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.45 : 1,521.75 = 466.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.45/1,521.75 = 466.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.45x = 1,521.75 × 466.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.45x = 710,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,322.47/1,014.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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