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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.28 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.70, 1,553.28 and 487.60 is: 731.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.70 : 1,553.28 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.70/1,553.28 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.70x = 1,553.28 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.70x = 757,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,379.33/1,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.27

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