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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.59, 1,508.34 and 485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.59, 1,508.34 and 485.43 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.59 : 1,508.34 = 485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.59/1,508.34 = 485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.59x = 1,508.34 × 485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.59x = 732,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,194.70/1,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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