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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.70, 1,547.81 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.70, 1,547.81 and 483.24 is: 724.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.70 : 1,547.81 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.70/1,547.81 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.70x = 1,547.81 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.70x = 747,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,963.19/1,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.98

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