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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.83, 1,552.70 and 486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.83, 1,552.70 and 486.97 is: 730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.83 : 1,552.70 = 486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.83/1,552.70 = 486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.83x = 1,552.70 × 486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.83x = 756,118.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,118.32/1,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.67

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