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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.78, 1,546.70 and 483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.78, 1,546.70 and 483.01 is: 724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.78 : 1,546.70 = 483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.78/1,546.70 = 483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.78x = 1,546.70 × 483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.78x = 747,073.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,073.99/1,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.77

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