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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.15, 1,534.15 and 474.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.15, 1,534.15 and 474.84 is: 711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.15 : 1,534.15 = 474.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.15/1,534.15 = 474.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.15x = 1,534.15 × 474.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.15x = 728,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,475.79/1,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.99

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