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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.40, 1,525.56 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.40, 1,525.56 and 469.80 is: 703.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.40 : 1,525.56 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.40/1,525.56 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.40x = 1,525.56 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.40x = 716,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,708.09/1,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.76

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