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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.87, 1,535.10 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.87, 1,535.10 and 475.75 is: 713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.87 : 1,535.10 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.87/1,535.10 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.87x = 1,535.10 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.87x = 730,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,323.83/1,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.30

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