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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.38, 1,505.99 and 483.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.38, 1,505.99 and 483.95 is: 725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.38 : 1,505.99 = 483.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.38/1,505.99 = 483.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.38x = 1,505.99 × 483.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.38x = 728,828.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,828.84/1,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.65

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