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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.94, 1,527.87 and 470.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.94, 1,527.87 and 470.65 is: 705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.94 : 1,527.87 = 470.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.94/1,527.87 = 470.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.94x = 1,527.87 × 470.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.94x = 719,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,092.02/1,018.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.73

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