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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,522.28 and 466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,522.28 and 466.87 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,522.28 = 466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,522.28 = 466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,522.28 × 466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 710,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,706.86/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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