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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.76, 1,593.30 and 484.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.76, 1,593.30 and 484.62 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.76 : 1,593.30 = 484.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.76/1,593.30 = 484.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.76x = 1,593.30 × 484.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.76x = 772,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,145.05/1,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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