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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.27, 1,534.37 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.27, 1,534.37 and 475.71 is: 713.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.27 : 1,534.37 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.27/1,534.37 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.27x = 1,534.37 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.27x = 729,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,912.77/1,023.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.31

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