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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.34, 1,553.79 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.34, 1,553.79 and 488 is: 731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.34 : 1,553.79 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.34/1,553.79 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.34x = 1,553.79 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.34x = 758,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,249.52/1,036.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.66

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