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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.01, 1,577.28 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.01, 1,577.28 and 466.70 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.01 : 1,577.28 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.01/1,577.28 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.01x = 1,577.28 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.01x = 736,107.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,107.81/1,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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