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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.55, 1,552.32 and 486.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.55, 1,552.32 and 486.77 is: 730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.55 : 1,552.32 = 486.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.55/1,552.32 = 486.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.55x = 1,552.32 × 486.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.55x = 755,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,615.04/1,034.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.38

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