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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.29, 1,524.41 and 468.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.29, 1,524.41 and 468.47 is: 702.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.29 : 1,524.41 = 468.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.29/1,524.41 = 468.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.29x = 1,524.41 × 468.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.29x = 714,136.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,136.49/1,016.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.69

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