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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018, 1,526.46 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018, 1,526.46 and 469.90 is: 704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018 : 1,526.46 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018/1,526.46 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018x = 1,526.46 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018x = 717,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,283.55/1,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.60

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