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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.90, 1,549.85 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.90, 1,549.85 and 484.98 is: 727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.90 : 1,549.85 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.90/1,549.85 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.90x = 1,549.85 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.90x = 751,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,646.25/1,032.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.70

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