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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.47, 1,529.15 and 465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.47, 1,529.15 and 465.21 is: 697.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.47 : 1,529.15 = 465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.47/1,529.15 = 465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.47x = 1,529.15 × 465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.47x = 711,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,373.55/1,020.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.11

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