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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.25, 1,524.47 and 468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.25, 1,524.47 and 468.59 is: 702.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.25 : 1,524.47 = 468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.25/1,524.47 = 468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.25x = 1,524.47 × 468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.25x = 714,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,344.07/1,016.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.92

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