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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.26, 1,554.12 and 488.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.26, 1,554.12 and 488.30 is: 732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.26 : 1,554.12 = 488.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.26/1,554.12 = 488.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.26x = 1,554.12 × 488.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.26x = 758,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,869.03/1,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.32

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