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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.28, 1,534.96 and 476.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.28, 1,534.96 and 476.08 is: 714.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.28 : 1,534.96 = 476.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.28/1,534.96 = 476.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.28x = 1,534.96 × 476.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.28x = 730,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,763.76/1,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.14

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