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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.18, 1,554.26 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.18, 1,554.26 and 487.72 is: 731.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.18 : 1,554.26 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.18/1,554.26 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.18x = 1,554.26 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.18x = 758,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,043.69/1,036.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.58

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