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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.88, 1,551.40 and 486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.88, 1,551.40 and 486.76 is: 729.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.88 : 1,551.40 = 486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.88/1,551.40 = 486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.88x = 1,551.40 × 486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.88x = 755,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,160.02/1,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.71

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