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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.03, 1,542.67 and 480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.03, 1,542.67 and 480.25 is: 720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.03 : 1,542.67 = 480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.03/1,542.67 = 480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.03x = 1,542.67 × 480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.03x = 740,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,867.27/1,028.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.67

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