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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.61, 1,505.88 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.61, 1,505.88 and 483.87 is: 725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.61 : 1,505.88 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.61/1,505.88 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.61x = 1,505.88 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.61x = 728,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,650.16/1,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.31

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