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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.44, 1,552.13 and 486.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.44, 1,552.13 and 486.65 is: 729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.44 : 1,552.13 = 486.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.44/1,552.13 = 486.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.44x = 1,552.13 × 486.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.44x = 755,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,344.06/1,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.49

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