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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.65, 1,535.49 and 475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.65, 1,535.49 and 475.79 is: 713.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.65 : 1,535.49 = 475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.65/1,535.49 = 475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.65x = 1,535.49 × 475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.65x = 730,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,563.11/1,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.69

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