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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.67, 1,535.64 and 475.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.67, 1,535.64 and 475.93 is: 713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.67 : 1,535.64 = 475.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.67/1,535.64 = 475.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.67x = 1,535.64 × 475.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.67x = 730,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,857.15/1,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.96

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