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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.56, 1,534.50 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.56, 1,534.50 and 475 is: 712.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.56 : 1,534.50 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.56/1,534.50 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.56x = 1,534.50 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.56x = 728,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,887.50/1,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.81

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