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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.76, 1,542.94 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.76, 1,542.94 and 481.20 is: 721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.76 : 1,542.94 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.76/1,542.94 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.76x = 1,542.94 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.76x = 742,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,462.73/1,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.71

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