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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.76, 1,523.52 and 467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.76, 1,523.52 and 467.78 is: 701.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.76 : 1,523.52 = 467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.76/1,523.52 = 467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.76x = 1,523.52 × 467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.76x = 712,672.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,672.19/1,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.61

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