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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.24, 1,543.59 and 480.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.24, 1,543.59 and 480.87 is: 721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.24 : 1,543.59 = 480.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.24/1,543.59 = 480.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.24x = 1,543.59 × 480.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.24x = 742,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,266.12/1,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.18

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