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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.74, 1,548.19 and 485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.74, 1,548.19 and 485.18 is: 727.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.74 : 1,548.19 = 485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.74/1,548.19 = 485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.74x = 1,548.19 × 485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.74x = 751,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,150.82/1,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.34

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