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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.78, 1,554.09 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.78, 1,554.09 and 488.50 is: 732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.78 : 1,554.09 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.78/1,554.09 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.78x = 1,554.09 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.78x = 759,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,172.97/1,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.24

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