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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.75, 1,533.15 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.75, 1,533.15 and 474.32 is: 711.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.75 : 1,533.15 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.75/1,533.15 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.75x = 1,533.15 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.75x = 727,207.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,207.54/1,021.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.73

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