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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.33, 1,511.24 and 487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.33, 1,511.24 and 487.58 is: 731.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.33 : 1,511.24 = 487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.33/1,511.24 = 487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.33x = 1,511.24 × 487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.33x = 736,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,844.06/1,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.49

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