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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.24, 1,549.95 and 485.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.24, 1,549.95 and 485.13 is: 727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.24 : 1,549.95 = 485.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.24/1,549.95 = 485.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.24x = 1,549.95 × 485.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.24x = 751,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,927.24/1,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.74

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