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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.77, 1,524.62 and 469.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.77, 1,524.62 and 469.19 is: 702.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.77 : 1,524.62 = 469.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.77/1,524.62 = 469.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.77x = 1,524.62 × 469.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.77x = 715,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,341.44/1,017.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.86

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