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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.22, 1,525.29 and 469.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.22, 1,525.29 and 469.65 is: 703.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.22 : 1,525.29 = 469.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.22/1,525.29 = 469.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.22x = 1,525.29 × 469.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.22x = 716,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,352.45/1,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.54

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