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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.13, 1,541.21 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.13, 1,541.21 and 479.24 is: 719.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.13 : 1,541.21 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.13/1,541.21 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.13x = 1,541.21 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.13x = 738,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,599.38/1,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.09

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