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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.70, 1,542.78 and 480.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.70, 1,542.78 and 480.60 is: 720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.70 : 1,542.78 = 480.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.70/1,542.78 = 480.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.70x = 1,542.78 × 480.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.70x = 741,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,460.07/1,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.77

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