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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.93, 1,548.66 and 485.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.93, 1,548.66 and 485.29 is: 726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.93 : 1,548.66 = 485.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.93/1,548.66 = 485.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.93x = 1,548.66 × 485.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.93x = 751,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,541.47/1,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.88

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