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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.06, 1,528.83 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.06, 1,528.83 and 472.14 is: 707.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.06 : 1,528.83 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.06/1,528.83 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.06x = 1,528.83 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.06x = 721,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,821.80/1,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.63

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