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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.16, 1,524.49 and 468.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.16, 1,524.49 and 468.58 is: 702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.16 : 1,524.49 = 468.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.16/1,524.49 = 468.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.16x = 1,524.49 × 468.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.16x = 714,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,345.52/1,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.29

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