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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.28, 1,575.84 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.28, 1,575.84 and 474.32 is: 710.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.28 : 1,575.84 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.28/1,575.84 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.28x = 1,575.84 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.28x = 747,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,452.43/1,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.99

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