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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.48, 1,525.66 and 469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.48, 1,525.66 and 469.90 is: 703.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.48 : 1,525.66 = 469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.48/1,525.66 = 469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.48x = 1,525.66 × 469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.48x = 716,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,905.28/1,018.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.90

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