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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.34, 1,550.80 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.34, 1,550.80 and 486 is: 728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.34 : 1,550.80 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.34/1,550.80 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.34x = 1,550.80 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.34x = 753,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,686.67/1,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.66

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