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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.82, 1,527.14 and 470.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.82, 1,527.14 and 470.13 is: 705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.82 : 1,527.14 = 470.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.82/1,527.14 = 470.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.82x = 1,527.14 × 470.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.82x = 717,944.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,944.34/1,017.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.37

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