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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.52, 1,534.22 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.52, 1,534.22 and 475.56 is: 712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.52 : 1,534.22 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.52/1,534.22 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.52x = 1,534.22 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.52x = 729,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,613.66/1,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.85

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