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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.53, 1,525.38 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.53, 1,525.38 and 469.43 is: 703.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.53 : 1,525.38 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.53/1,525.38 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.53x = 1,525.38 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.53x = 716,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,059.13/1,017.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.72

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