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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.15, 1,549.95 and 485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.15, 1,549.95 and 485.03 is: 727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.15 : 1,549.95 = 485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.15/1,549.95 = 485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.15x = 1,549.95 × 485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.15x = 751,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,777.94/1,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.66

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