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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.59, 1,525.48 and 469.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.59, 1,525.48 and 469.33 is: 703.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.59 : 1,525.48 = 469.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.59/1,525.48 = 469.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.59x = 1,525.48 × 469.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.59x = 715,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,948.54/1,017.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.57

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