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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.97, 1,591.45 and 484.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.97, 1,591.45 and 484.25 is: 726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.97 : 1,591.45 = 484.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.97/1,591.45 = 484.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.97x = 1,591.45 × 484.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.97x = 770,650.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,650.49/1,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.37

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