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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.21, 1,547.06 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.21, 1,547.06 and 483.66 is: 724.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.21 : 1,547.06 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.21/1,547.06 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.21x = 1,547.06 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.21x = 748,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,248.62/1,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.90

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