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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.61, 1,555.02 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.61, 1,555.02 and 488.49 is: 732.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.61 : 1,555.02 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.61/1,555.02 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.61x = 1,555.02 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.61x = 759,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,611.72/1,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.79

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