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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.58, 1,528.30 and 472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.58, 1,528.30 and 472.13 is: 707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.58 : 1,528.30 = 472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.58/1,528.30 = 472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.58x = 1,528.30 × 472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.58x = 721,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,547.46/1,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.69

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