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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,501.32 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,501.32 and 488.24 is: 731.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,501.32 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,501.32 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,501.32 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 733,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,004.48/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.89

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