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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.38, 1,535.04 and 476.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.38, 1,535.04 and 476.46 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.38 : 1,535.04 = 476.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.38/1,535.04 = 476.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.38x = 1,535.04 × 476.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.38x = 731,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,385.16/1,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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