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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.02 and 482.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.02 and 482.12 is: 722.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.68 : 1,544.02 = 482.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.68/1,544.02 = 482.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.68x = 1,544.02 × 482.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.68x = 744,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,402.92/1,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.95

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