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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.32, 1,552.20 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.32, 1,552.20 and 487.44 is: 730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.32 : 1,552.20 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.32/1,552.20 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.32x = 1,552.20 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.32x = 756,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,604.37/1,035.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.79

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