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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.73, 1,543.19 and 473.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.73, 1,543.19 and 473.43 is: 710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.73 : 1,543.19 = 473.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.73/1,543.19 = 473.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.73x = 1,543.19 × 473.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.73x = 730,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,590.07/1,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.19

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