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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.84, 1,593.03 and 484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.84, 1,593.03 and 484.50 is: 726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.84 : 1,593.03 = 484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.84/1,593.03 = 484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.84x = 1,593.03 × 484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.84x = 771,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,823.04/1,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.19

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