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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.33, 1,546.50 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.33, 1,546.50 and 483.05 is: 724.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.33 : 1,546.50 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.33/1,546.50 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.33x = 1,546.50 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.33x = 747,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,036.83/1,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.34

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