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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.08, 1,525.80 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.08, 1,525.80 and 470.16 is: 704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.08 : 1,525.80 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.08/1,525.80 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.08x = 1,525.80 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.08x = 717,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,370.13/1,018.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.63

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