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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.29, 1,543.19 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.29, 1,543.19 and 480.69 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.29 : 1,543.19 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.29/1,543.19 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.29x = 1,543.19 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.29x = 741,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,793.60/1,029.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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