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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.26, 1,553.46 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.26, 1,553.46 and 488.16 is: 731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.26 : 1,553.46 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.26/1,553.46 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.26x = 1,553.46 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.26x = 758,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,337.03/1,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.80

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