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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.73, 1,538.33 and 477.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.73, 1,538.33 and 477.63 is: 716.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.73 : 1,538.33 = 477.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.73/1,538.33 = 477.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.73x = 1,538.33 × 477.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.73x = 734,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,750.17/1,025.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.32

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