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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.48, 1,535.21 and 475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.48, 1,535.21 and 475.36 is: 713.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.48 : 1,535.21 = 475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.48/1,535.21 = 475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.48x = 1,535.21 × 475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.48x = 729,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,774.78/1,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.03

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