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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.26, 1,543.62 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.26, 1,543.62 and 482.16 is: 722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.26 : 1,543.62 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.26/1,543.62 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.26x = 1,543.62 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.26x = 744,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,271.82/1,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.41

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