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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.42, 1,535.41 and 475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.42, 1,535.41 and 475.45 is: 712.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.42 : 1,535.41 = 475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.42/1,535.41 = 475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.42x = 1,535.41 × 475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.42x = 730,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,010.68/1,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.61

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