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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.08, 1,554 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.08, 1,554 and 488.40 is: 732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.08 : 1,554 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.08/1,554 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.08x = 1,554 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.08x = 758,973.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,973.60/1,036.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.54

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