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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.42, 1,542.05 and 479.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.42, 1,542.05 and 479.91 is: 720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.42 : 1,542.05 = 479.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.42/1,542.05 = 479.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.42x = 1,542.05 × 479.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.42x = 740,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,046.61/1,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.30

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