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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.55, 1,551.83 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.55, 1,551.83 and 486.09 is: 729.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.55 : 1,551.83 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.55/1,551.83 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.55x = 1,551.83 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.55x = 754,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,326.61/1,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.14

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