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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.67, 1,543.14 and 480.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.67, 1,543.14 and 480.93 is: 721.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.67 : 1,543.14 = 480.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.67/1,543.14 = 480.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.67x = 1,543.14 × 480.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.67x = 742,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,142.32/1,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.46

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