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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.45, 1,555.05 and 481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.45, 1,555.05 and 481.41 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.45 : 1,555.05 = 481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.45/1,555.05 = 481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.45x = 1,555.05 × 481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.45x = 748,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,615.72/1,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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