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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.88, 1,546.83 and 482.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.88, 1,546.83 and 482.99 is: 724.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.88 : 1,546.83 = 482.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.88/1,546.83 = 482.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.88x = 1,546.83 × 482.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.88x = 747,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,095.69/1,030.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.71

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