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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.24, 1,551.32 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.24, 1,551.32 and 487.02 is: 730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.24 : 1,551.32 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.24/1,551.32 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.24x = 1,551.32 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.24x = 755,521.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,521.43/1,034.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.51

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