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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.13, 1,522.17 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.13, 1,522.17 and 466.83 is: 700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.13 : 1,522.17 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.13/1,522.17 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.13x = 1,522.17 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.13x = 710,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,594.62/1,015.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.01

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