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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.88, 1,552.69 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.88, 1,552.69 and 487.14 is: 730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.88 : 1,552.69 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.88/1,552.69 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.88x = 1,552.69 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.88x = 756,377.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,377.93/1,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.89

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