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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.90, 1,549.60 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.90, 1,549.60 and 484.44 is: 726.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.90 : 1,549.60 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.90/1,549.60 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.90x = 1,549.60 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.90x = 750,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,689.92/1,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.78

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