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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.89, 1,554.17 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.89, 1,554.17 and 488.13 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.89 : 1,554.17 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.89/1,554.17 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.89x = 1,554.17 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.89x = 758,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,634.56/1,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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