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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.60, 1,506.59 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.60, 1,506.59 and 484.35 is: 726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.60 : 1,506.59 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.60/1,506.59 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.60x = 1,506.59 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.60x = 729,716.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,716.87/1,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.38

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