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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,594.08 and 485.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,594.08 and 485.20 is: 727.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,594.08 = 485.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,594.08 = 485.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,594.08 × 485.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 773,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,447.62/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.14

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