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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.18, 1,535.41 and 468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.18, 1,535.41 and 468.69 is: 702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.18 : 1,535.41 = 468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.18/1,535.41 = 468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.18x = 1,535.41 × 468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.18x = 719,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,631.31/1,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.64

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