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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.05, 1,543.73 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.05, 1,543.73 and 473.64 is: 710.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.05 : 1,543.73 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.05/1,543.73 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.05x = 1,543.73 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.05x = 731,169.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,169.91/1,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.53

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