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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.93, 1,543.33 and 481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.93, 1,543.33 and 481.24 is: 721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.93 : 1,543.33 = 481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.93/1,543.33 = 481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.93x = 1,543.33 × 481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.93x = 742,702.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,702.01/1,028.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.82

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