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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.32, 1,576.56 and 474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.32, 1,576.56 and 474.60 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.32 : 1,576.56 = 474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.32/1,576.56 = 474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.32x = 1,576.56 × 474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.32x = 748,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,235.38/1,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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