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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.72, 1,541.58 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.72, 1,541.58 and 479.26 is: 718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.72 : 1,541.58 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.72/1,541.58 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.72x = 1,541.58 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.72x = 738,817.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,817.63/1,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.89

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