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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.41, 1,507.53 and 484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.41, 1,507.53 and 484.86 is: 726.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.41 : 1,507.53 = 484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.41/1,507.53 = 484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.41x = 1,507.53 × 484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.41x = 730,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,941.00/1,006.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.29

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