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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.68, 1,533.27 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.68, 1,533.27 and 474.58 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.68 : 1,533.27 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.68/1,533.27 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.68x = 1,533.27 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.68x = 727,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,659.28/1,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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