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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.88, 1,554.19 and 488.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.88, 1,554.19 and 488.14 is: 732.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.88 : 1,554.19 = 488.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.88/1,554.19 = 488.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.88x = 1,554.19 × 488.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.88x = 758,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,662.31/1,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.38

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