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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.68, 1,533.77 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.68, 1,533.77 and 474.33 is: 711.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.68 : 1,533.77 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.68/1,533.77 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.68x = 1,533.77 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.68x = 727,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,513.12/1,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.38

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