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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.35, 1,550.61 and 485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.35, 1,550.61 and 485.34 is: 728.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.35 : 1,550.61 = 485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.35/1,550.61 = 485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.35x = 1,550.61 × 485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.35x = 752,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,573.06/1,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.28

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