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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.15, 1,525.86 and 469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.15, 1,525.86 and 469.46 is: 704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.15 : 1,525.86 = 469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.15/1,525.86 = 469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.15x = 1,525.86 × 469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.15x = 716,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,322.61/1,017.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.24

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