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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.80, 1,525.50 and 461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.80, 1,525.50 and 461.86 is: 692.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.80 : 1,525.50 = 461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.80/1,525.50 = 461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.80x = 1,525.50 × 461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.80x = 704,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,567.43/1,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.25

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