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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.77, 1,527.27 and 470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.77, 1,527.27 and 470.67 is: 705.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.77 : 1,527.27 = 470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.77/1,527.27 = 470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.77x = 1,527.27 × 470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.77x = 718,840.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,840.17/1,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.60

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