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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.36, 1,549.05 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.36, 1,549.05 and 484.58 is: 727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.36 : 1,549.05 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.36/1,549.05 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.36x = 1,549.05 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.36x = 750,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,636.23/1,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.11

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