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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.01, 1,543.48 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.01, 1,543.48 and 480.44 is: 720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.01 : 1,543.48 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.01/1,543.48 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.01x = 1,543.48 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.01x = 741,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,549.53/1,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.64

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