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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.88, 1,545.59 and 482.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.88, 1,545.59 and 482.77 is: 723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.88 : 1,545.59 = 482.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.88/1,545.59 = 482.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.88x = 1,545.59 × 482.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.88x = 746,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,164.48/1,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.81

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