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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.78, 1,509.18 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.78, 1,509.18 and 486.22 is: 729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.78 : 1,509.18 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.78/1,509.18 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.78x = 1,509.18 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.78x = 733,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,795.43/1,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.58

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