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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.48, 1,552.66 and 487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.48, 1,552.66 and 487 is: 729.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.48 : 1,552.66 = 487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.48/1,552.66 = 487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.48x = 1,552.66 × 487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.48x = 756,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,145.42/1,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.53

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