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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.47, 1,535.96 and 476.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.47, 1,535.96 and 476.03 is: 714.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.47 : 1,535.96 = 476.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.47/1,535.96 = 476.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.47x = 1,535.96 × 476.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.47x = 731,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,152.98/1,023.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.39

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