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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.25, 1,592.28 and 484.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.25, 1,592.28 and 484.53 is: 726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.25 : 1,592.28 = 484.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.25/1,592.28 = 484.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.25x = 1,592.28 × 484.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.25x = 771,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,507.43/1,061.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.98

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