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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.34, 1,506.52 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.34, 1,506.52 and 484.22 is: 726.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.34 : 1,506.52 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.34/1,506.52 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.34x = 1,506.52 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.34x = 729,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,487.11/1,004.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.33

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