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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.69, 1,545.17 and 481.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.69, 1,545.17 and 481.93 is: 723.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.69 : 1,545.17 = 481.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.69/1,545.17 = 481.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.69x = 1,545.17 × 481.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.69x = 744,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,663.78/1,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.19

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