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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.51, 1,524.24 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.51, 1,524.24 and 468.36 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.51 : 1,524.24 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.51/1,524.24 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.51x = 1,524.24 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.51x = 713,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,893.05/1,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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