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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.50, 1,548.76 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.50, 1,548.76 and 484.39 is: 726.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.50 : 1,548.76 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.50/1,548.76 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.50x = 1,548.76 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.50x = 750,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,198.77/1,032.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.58

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