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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.14, 1,520.68 and 466.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.14, 1,520.68 and 466.57 is: 698.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.14 : 1,520.68 = 466.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.14/1,520.68 = 466.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.14x = 1,520.68 × 466.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.14x = 709,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,503.67/1,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.92

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