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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.27, 1,576.66 and 465.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.27, 1,576.66 and 465.95 is: 698.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.27 : 1,576.66 = 465.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.27/1,576.66 = 465.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.27x = 1,576.66 × 465.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.27x = 734,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,644.73/1,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.82

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