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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.48, 1,547.19 and 484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.48, 1,547.19 and 484.28 is: 726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.48 : 1,547.19 = 484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.48/1,547.19 = 484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.48x = 1,547.19 × 484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.48x = 749,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,273.17/1,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.41

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