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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.46, 1,553.22 and 487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.46, 1,553.22 and 487.90 is: 731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.46 : 1,553.22 = 487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.46/1,553.22 = 487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.46x = 1,553.22 × 487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.46x = 757,816.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,816.04/1,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.86

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