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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.92, 1,538.16 and 477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.92, 1,538.16 and 477.73 is: 716.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.92 : 1,538.16 = 477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.92/1,538.16 = 477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.92x = 1,538.16 × 477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.92x = 734,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,825.18/1,025.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.26

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