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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.53, 1,542.86 and 480.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.53, 1,542.86 and 480.35 is: 719.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.53 : 1,542.86 = 480.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.53/1,542.86 = 480.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.53x = 1,542.86 × 480.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.53x = 741,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,110.40/1,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.85

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