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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.82, 1,545.24 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.82, 1,545.24 and 482.04 is: 723.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.82 : 1,545.24 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.82/1,545.24 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.82x = 1,545.24 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.82x = 744,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,867.49/1,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.30

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