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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.03, 1,593.73 and 485.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.03, 1,593.73 and 485.50 is: 727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.03 : 1,593.73 = 485.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.03/1,593.73 = 485.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.03x = 1,593.73 × 485.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.03x = 773,755.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,755.92/1,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.88

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