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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.57, 1,506.47 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.57, 1,506.47 and 484.29 is: 726.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.57 : 1,506.47 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.57/1,506.47 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.57x = 1,506.47 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.57x = 729,565.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,565.93/1,004.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.25

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