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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.59, 1,510.93 and 487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.59, 1,510.93 and 487.19 is: 730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.59 : 1,510.93 = 487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.59/1,510.93 = 487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.59x = 1,510.93 × 487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.59x = 736,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,108.75/1,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.56

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