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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.33, 1,550.16 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.33, 1,550.16 and 485.30 is: 727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.33 : 1,550.16 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.33/1,550.16 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.33x = 1,550.16 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.33x = 752,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,284.90/1,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.32

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