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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.91, 1,552.37 and 487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.91, 1,552.37 and 487.08 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.91 : 1,552.37 = 487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.91/1,552.37 = 487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.91x = 1,552.37 × 487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.91x = 756,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,125.94/1,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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