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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.28, 1,541.04 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.28, 1,541.04 and 479.16 is: 718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.28 : 1,541.04 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.28/1,541.04 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.28x = 1,541.04 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.28x = 738,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,404.73/1,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.10

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