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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.15, 1,540.55 and 479.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.15, 1,540.55 and 479.39 is: 719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.15 : 1,540.55 = 479.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.15/1,540.55 = 479.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.15x = 1,540.55 × 479.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.15x = 738,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,517.76/1,027.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.00

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