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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.41, 1,554.62 and 488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.41, 1,554.62 and 488.58 is: 732.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.41 : 1,554.62 = 488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.41/1,554.62 = 488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.41x = 1,554.62 × 488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.41x = 759,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,553.80/1,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.87

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