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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.89, 1,524.62 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.89, 1,524.62 and 468.32 is: 702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.89 : 1,524.62 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.89/1,524.62 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.89x = 1,524.62 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.89x = 714,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,003.59/1,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.15

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