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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.55, 1,508.11 and 485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.55, 1,508.11 and 485.24 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.55 : 1,508.11 = 485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.55/1,508.11 = 485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.55x = 1,508.11 × 485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.55x = 731,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,786.54/1,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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