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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.55, 1,541.93 and 473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.55, 1,541.93 and 473.07 is: 709.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.55 : 1,541.93 = 473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.55/1,541.93 = 473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.55x = 1,541.93 × 473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.55x = 729,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,438.46/1,028.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.19

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