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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.25, 1,554.84 and 488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.25, 1,554.84 and 488.45 is: 732.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.25 : 1,554.84 = 488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.25/1,554.84 = 488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.25x = 1,554.84 × 488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.25x = 759,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,465.49/1,037.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.19

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