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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.76, 1,549.94 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.76, 1,549.94 and 486 is: 728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.76 : 1,549.94 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.76/1,549.94 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.76x = 1,549.94 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.76x = 753,268.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,268.41/1,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.67

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