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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.95, 1,541.09 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.95, 1,541.09 and 479.15 is: 719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.95 : 1,541.09 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.95/1,541.09 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.95x = 1,541.09 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.95x = 738,412.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,412.55/1,026.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.04

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