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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.69, 1,546.29 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.69, 1,546.29 and 483.24 is: 724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.69 : 1,546.29 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.69/1,546.29 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.69x = 1,546.29 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.69x = 747,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,229.18/1,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.98

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