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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.14, 1,507.08 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.14, 1,507.08 and 485.28 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.14 : 1,507.08 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.14/1,507.08 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.14x = 1,507.08 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.14x = 731,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,355.78/1,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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