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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.48, 1,534.87 and 715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.48, 1,534.87 and 715.48 is: 1,072.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.48 : 1,534.87 = 715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.48/1,534.87 = 715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.48x = 1,534.87 × 715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.48x = 1,098,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,157.54/1,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.96

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