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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.59, 1,534.83 and 476.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.59, 1,534.83 and 476.01 is: 713.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.59 : 1,534.83 = 476.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.59/1,534.83 = 476.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.59x = 1,534.83 × 476.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.59x = 730,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,594.43/1,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.06

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