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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036, 1,554.40 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036, 1,554.40 and 488.16 is: 732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036 : 1,554.40 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036/1,554.40 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036x = 1,554.40 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036x = 758,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,795.90/1,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.43

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