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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.82, 1,522.80 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.82, 1,522.80 and 467.02 is: 700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.82 : 1,522.80 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.82/1,522.80 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.82x = 1,522.80 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.82x = 711,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,178.06/1,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.79

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