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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.02, 1,543.99 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.02, 1,543.99 and 481.13 is: 721.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.02 : 1,543.99 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.02/1,543.99 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.02x = 1,543.99 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.02x = 742,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,859.91/1,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.91

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