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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.80, 1,532.94 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.80, 1,532.94 and 474.36 is: 711.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.80 : 1,532.94 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.80/1,532.94 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.80x = 1,532.94 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.80x = 727,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,165.42/1,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.65

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