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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.67, 1,545.01 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.67, 1,545.01 and 481.88 is: 723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.67 : 1,545.01 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.67/1,545.01 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.67x = 1,545.01 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.67x = 744,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,512.08/1,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.06

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