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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.26, 1,541.67 and 480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.26, 1,541.67 and 480.12 is: 719.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.26 : 1,541.67 = 480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.26/1,541.67 = 480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.26x = 1,541.67 × 480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.26x = 740,186.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,186.60/1,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.84

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