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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,521.78 and 466.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,521.78 and 466.86 is: 700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,521.78 = 466.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,521.78 = 466.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,521.78 × 466.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 710,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,458.21/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.07

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