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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.98, 1,548.91 and 484.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.98, 1,548.91 and 484.49 is: 725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.98 : 1,548.91 = 484.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.98/1,548.91 = 484.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.98x = 1,548.91 × 484.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.98x = 750,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,431.41/1,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.77

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