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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.65, 1,524.93 and 469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.65, 1,524.93 and 469.27 is: 703.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.65 : 1,524.93 = 469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.65/1,524.93 = 469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.65x = 1,524.93 × 469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.65x = 715,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,603.90/1,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.88

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