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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.05, 1,544.16 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.05, 1,544.16 and 482.90 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.05 : 1,544.16 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.05/1,544.16 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.05x = 1,544.16 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.05x = 745,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,668.95/1,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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