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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.87, 1,547.06 and 483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.87, 1,547.06 and 483.74 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.87 : 1,547.06 = 483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.87/1,547.06 = 483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.87x = 1,547.06 × 483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.87x = 748,364.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,364.65/1,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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