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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.44, 1,534.91 and 475.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.44, 1,534.91 and 475.34 is: 712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.44 : 1,534.91 = 475.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.44/1,534.91 = 475.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.44x = 1,534.91 × 475.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.44x = 729,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,594.07/1,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.89

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