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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.27, 1,543.91 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.27, 1,543.91 and 481.84 is: 722.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.27 : 1,543.91 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.27/1,543.91 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.27x = 1,543.91 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.27x = 743,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,911.33/1,029.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.76

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