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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.59, 1,555.09 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.59, 1,555.09 and 488.57 is: 732.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.59 : 1,555.09 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.59/1,555.09 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.59x = 1,555.09 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.59x = 759,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,761.32/1,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.24

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