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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.89, 1,509.12 and 486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.89, 1,509.12 and 486.18 is: 729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.89 : 1,509.12 = 486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.89/1,509.12 = 486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.89x = 1,509.12 × 486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.89x = 733,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,703.96/1,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.41

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