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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.44, 1,550.60 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.44, 1,550.60 and 487.08 is: 730.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.44 : 1,550.60 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.44/1,550.60 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.44x = 1,550.60 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.44x = 755,266.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,266.25/1,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.12

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