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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.42, 1,526.99 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.42, 1,526.99 and 472.06 is: 707.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.42 : 1,526.99 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.42/1,526.99 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.42x = 1,526.99 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.42x = 720,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,830.45/1,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.10

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