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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.78, 1,547.68 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.78, 1,547.68 and 483.57 is: 725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.78 : 1,547.68 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.78/1,547.68 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.78x = 1,547.68 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.78x = 748,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,401.46/1,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.35

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