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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.79, 1,547.01 and 476.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.79, 1,547.01 and 476.27 is: 714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.79 : 1,547.01 = 476.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.79/1,547.01 = 476.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.79x = 1,547.01 × 476.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.79x = 736,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,794.45/1,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.09

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