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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.78, 1,547.08 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.78, 1,547.08 and 483.32 is: 725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.78 : 1,547.08 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.78/1,547.08 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.78x = 1,547.08 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.78x = 747,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,734.71/1,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.41

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