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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.13, 1,549.69 and 485.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.13, 1,549.69 and 485.01 is: 727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.13 : 1,549.69 = 485.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.13/1,549.69 = 485.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.13x = 1,549.69 × 485.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.13x = 751,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,615.15/1,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.51

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