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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.23, 1,552.70 and 487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.23, 1,552.70 and 487.13 is: 730.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.23 : 1,552.70 = 487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.23/1,552.70 = 487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.23x = 1,552.70 × 487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.23x = 756,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,360.21/1,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.62

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