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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.02, 1,534.42 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.02, 1,534.42 and 474.86 is: 712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.02 : 1,534.42 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.02/1,534.42 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.02x = 1,534.42 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.02x = 728,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,634.68/1,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.24

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