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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.73, 1,551.44 and 486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.73, 1,551.44 and 486.36 is: 729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.73 : 1,551.44 = 486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.73/1,551.44 = 486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.73x = 1,551.44 × 486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.73x = 754,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,555.93/1,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.23

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