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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.96, 1,592.32 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.96, 1,592.32 and 484.52 is: 726.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.96 : 1,592.32 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.96/1,592.32 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.96x = 1,592.32 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.96x = 771,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,510.89/1,061.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.50

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