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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.34, 1,511.61 and 488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.34, 1,511.61 and 488.05 is: 731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.34 : 1,511.61 = 488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.34/1,511.61 = 488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.34x = 1,511.61 × 488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.34x = 737,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,741.26/1,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.64

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