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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.78, 1,525.76 and 469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.78, 1,525.76 and 469.52 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.78 : 1,525.76 = 469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.78/1,525.76 = 469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.78x = 1,525.76 × 469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.78x = 716,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,364.86/1,017.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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