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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.76, 1,545.04 and 481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.76, 1,545.04 and 481.60 is: 722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.76 : 1,545.04 = 481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.76/1,545.04 = 481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.76x = 1,545.04 × 481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.76x = 744,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,091.26/1,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.59

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