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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.75, 1,503.17 and 488.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.75, 1,503.17 and 488.75 is: 733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.75 : 1,503.17 = 488.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.75/1,503.17 = 488.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.75x = 1,503.17 × 488.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.75x = 734,674.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,674.34/1,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.39

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