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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.08, 1,565.93 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.08, 1,565.93 and 488.84 is: 733.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.08 : 1,565.93 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.08/1,565.93 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.08x = 1,565.93 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.08x = 765,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,478.95/1,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.16

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