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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.28, 1,546.92 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.28, 1,546.92 and 483.06 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.28 : 1,546.92 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.28/1,546.92 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.28x = 1,546.92 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.28x = 747,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,262.33/1,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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