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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.93, 1,534.65 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.93, 1,534.65 and 474.95 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.93 : 1,534.65 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.93/1,534.65 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.93x = 1,534.65 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.93x = 728,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,874.34/1,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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