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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.64, 1,506.32 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.64, 1,506.32 and 484.88 is: 726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.64 : 1,506.32 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.64/1,506.32 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.64x = 1,506.32 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.64x = 730,384.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,384.44/1,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.29

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