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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.33, 1,541.53 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.33, 1,541.53 and 479.37 is: 719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.33 : 1,541.53 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.33/1,541.53 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.33x = 1,541.53 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.33x = 738,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,960.94/1,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.30

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