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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.47, 1,527.84 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.47, 1,527.84 and 470.79 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.47 : 1,527.84 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.47/1,527.84 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.47x = 1,527.84 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.47x = 719,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,291.79/1,018.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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