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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.72, 1,545 and 481.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.72, 1,545 and 481.56 is: 722.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.72 : 1,545 = 481.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.72/1,545 = 481.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.72x = 1,545 × 481.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.72x = 744,010.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,010.20/1,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.54

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