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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.01, 1,530.97 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.01, 1,530.97 and 473.58 is: 710.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.01 : 1,530.97 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.01/1,530.97 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.01x = 1,530.97 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.01x = 725,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,035.59/1,021.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.12

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