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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.40, 1,526.92 and 469.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.40, 1,526.92 and 469.84 is: 704.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.40 : 1,526.92 = 469.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.40/1,526.92 = 469.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.40x = 1,526.92 × 469.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.40x = 717,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,408.09/1,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.45

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