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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.08 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.08 and 459.96 is: 689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.75 : 1,522.08 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.75/1,522.08 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.75x = 1,522.08 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.75x = 700,095.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,095.92/1,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.92

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