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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.73, 1,535.59 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.73, 1,535.59 and 475.61 is: 713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.73 : 1,535.59 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.73/1,535.59 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.73x = 1,535.59 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.73x = 730,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,341.96/1,023.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.41

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