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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.36, 1,543.05 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.36, 1,543.05 and 480.67 is: 721.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.36 : 1,543.05 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.36/1,543.05 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.36x = 1,543.05 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.36x = 741,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,693.99/1,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.24

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