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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.45, 1,548.89 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.45, 1,548.89 and 484.31 is: 726.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.45 : 1,548.89 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.45/1,548.89 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.45x = 1,548.89 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.45x = 750,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,146.18/1,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.57

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