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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.54, 1,534.01 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.54, 1,534.01 and 474.39 is: 711.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.54 : 1,534.01 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.54/1,534.01 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.54x = 1,534.01 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.54x = 727,716.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,716.63/1,022.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.68

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