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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.47, 1,506.47 and 484.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.47, 1,506.47 and 484.13 is: 726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.47 : 1,506.47 = 484.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.47/1,506.47 = 484.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.47x = 1,506.47 × 484.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.47x = 729,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,324.90/1,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.08

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