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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.55, 1,534.64 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.55, 1,534.64 and 475.44 is: 712.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.55 : 1,534.64 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.55/1,534.64 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.55x = 1,534.64 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.55x = 729,621.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,621.11/1,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.84

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