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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.80, 1,553.26 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.80, 1,553.26 and 487.02 is: 730.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.80 : 1,553.26 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.80/1,553.26 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.80x = 1,553.26 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.80x = 756,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,468.69/1,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.32

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