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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.05, 1,530.41 and 466.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.05, 1,530.41 and 466.16 is: 698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.05 : 1,530.41 = 466.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.05/1,530.41 = 466.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.05x = 1,530.41 × 466.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.05x = 713,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,405.94/1,021.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.70

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