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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.99, 1,543.61 and 481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.99, 1,543.61 and 481.29 is: 722.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.99 : 1,543.61 = 481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.99/1,543.61 = 481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.99x = 1,543.61 × 481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.99x = 742,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,925.26/1,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.00

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