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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.24, 1,558.24 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.24, 1,558.24 and 484.11 is: 725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.24 : 1,558.24 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.24/1,558.24 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.24x = 1,558.24 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.24x = 754,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,358.36/1,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.18

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