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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.02, 1,542.49 and 480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.02, 1,542.49 and 480.13 is: 720.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.02 : 1,542.49 = 480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.02/1,542.49 = 480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.02x = 1,542.49 × 480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.02x = 740,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,595.72/1,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.41

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