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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.17, 1,551.76 and 486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.17, 1,551.76 and 486.40 is: 729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.17 : 1,551.76 = 486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.17/1,551.76 = 486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.17x = 1,551.76 × 486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.17x = 754,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,770.97/1,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.83

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