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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.59, 1,530.33 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.59, 1,530.33 and 473.01 is: 708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.59 : 1,530.33 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.59/1,530.33 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.59x = 1,530.33 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.59x = 723,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,861.39/1,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.56

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