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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.92, 1,525.63 and 469.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.92, 1,525.63 and 469.49 is: 704.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.92 : 1,525.63 = 469.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.92/1,525.63 = 469.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.92x = 1,525.63 × 469.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.92x = 716,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,268.03/1,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.35

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