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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.25, 1,525.97 and 469.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.25, 1,525.97 and 469.59 is: 704.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.25 : 1,525.97 = 469.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.25/1,525.97 = 469.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.25x = 1,525.97 × 469.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.25x = 716,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,580.25/1,017.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.43

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