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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.10, 1,552.77 and 486.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.10, 1,552.77 and 486.99 is: 730.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.10 : 1,552.77 = 486.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.10/1,552.77 = 486.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.10x = 1,552.77 × 486.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.10x = 756,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,179.10/1,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.53

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