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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.35, 1,548.66 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.35, 1,548.66 and 484.38 is: 725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.35 : 1,548.66 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.35/1,548.66 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.35x = 1,548.66 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.35x = 750,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,137.51/1,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.93

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