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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.64, 1,594.08 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.64, 1,594.08 and 485.44 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.64 : 1,594.08 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.64/1,594.08 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.64x = 1,594.08 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.64x = 773,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,830.20/1,062.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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