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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.19, 1,541.73 and 479.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.19, 1,541.73 and 479.89 is: 719.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.19 : 1,541.73 = 479.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.19/1,541.73 = 479.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.19x = 1,541.73 × 479.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.19x = 739,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,864.54/1,028.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.58

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