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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.53, 1,523.88 and 468.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.53, 1,523.88 and 468.43 is: 702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.53 : 1,523.88 = 468.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.53/1,523.88 = 468.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.53x = 1,523.88 × 468.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.53x = 713,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,831.11/1,016.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.22

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