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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.55, 1,511.11 and 487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.55, 1,511.11 and 487.24 is: 730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.55 : 1,511.11 = 487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.55/1,511.11 = 487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.55x = 1,511.11 × 487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.55x = 736,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,273.24/1,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.76

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