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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.62, 1,541.52 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.62, 1,541.52 and 472.68 is: 709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.62 : 1,541.52 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.62/1,541.52 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.62x = 1,541.52 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.62x = 728,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,645.67/1,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.06

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