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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.10, 1,541.34 and 479.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.10, 1,541.34 and 479.33 is: 719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.10 : 1,541.34 = 479.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.10/1,541.34 = 479.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.10x = 1,541.34 × 479.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.10x = 738,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,808.11/1,027.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.32

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