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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.15, 1,527.36 and 470.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.15, 1,527.36 and 470.46 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.15 : 1,527.36 = 470.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.15/1,527.36 = 470.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.15x = 1,527.36 × 470.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.15x = 718,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,561.79/1,018.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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