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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.68, 1,553.58 and 488.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.68, 1,553.58 and 488.39 is: 732.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.68 : 1,553.58 = 488.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.68/1,553.58 = 488.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.68x = 1,553.58 × 488.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.68x = 758,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,745.17/1,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.61

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