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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.97, 1,549 and 485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.97, 1,549 and 485.31 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.97 : 1,549 = 485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.97/1,549 = 485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.97x = 1,549 × 485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.97x = 751,745.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,745.19/1,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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