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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.65, 1,525.11 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.65, 1,525.11 and 468.96 is: 703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.65 : 1,525.11 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.65/1,525.11 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.65x = 1,525.11 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.65x = 715,215.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,215.59/1,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.50

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