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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.97, 1,552.58 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.97, 1,552.58 and 487.27 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.97 : 1,552.58 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.97/1,552.58 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.97x = 1,552.58 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.97x = 756,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,525.66/1,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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