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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.17, 1,593.98 and 485.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.17, 1,593.98 and 485.45 is: 728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.17 : 1,593.98 = 485.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.17/1,593.98 = 485.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.17x = 1,593.98 × 485.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.17x = 773,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,795.16/1,062.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.50

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