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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.50, 1,509.63 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.50, 1,509.63 and 486.06 is: 729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.50 : 1,509.63 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.50/1,509.63 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.50x = 1,509.63 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.50x = 733,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,770.76/1,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.03

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