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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.22, 1,551.75 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.22, 1,551.75 and 486.06 is: 729.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.22 : 1,551.75 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.22/1,551.75 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.22x = 1,551.75 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.22x = 754,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,243.61/1,034.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.29

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