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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.46, 1,523.19 and 468.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.46, 1,523.19 and 468.07 is: 702.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.46 : 1,523.19 = 468.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.46/1,523.19 = 468.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.46x = 1,523.19 × 468.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.46x = 712,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,959.54/1,015.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.11

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