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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.28, 1,534.02 and 475.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.28, 1,534.02 and 475.18 is: 712.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.28 : 1,534.02 = 475.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.28/1,534.02 = 475.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.28x = 1,534.02 × 475.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.28x = 728,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,935.62/1,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.35

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