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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.56, 1,555.02 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.56, 1,555.02 and 488.64 is: 733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.56 : 1,555.02 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.56/1,555.02 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.56x = 1,555.02 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.56x = 759,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,844.97/1,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.04

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