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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.58, 1,535.10 and 475.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.58, 1,535.10 and 475.22 is: 712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.58 : 1,535.10 = 475.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.58/1,535.10 = 475.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.58x = 1,535.10 × 475.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.58x = 729,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,510.22/1,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.70

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