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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.53, 1,535.31 and 476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.53, 1,535.31 and 476.19 is: 714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.53 : 1,535.31 = 476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.53/1,535.31 = 476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.53x = 1,535.31 × 476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.53x = 731,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,099.27/1,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.30

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