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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.52, 1,512.54 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.52, 1,512.54 and 488.50 is: 732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.52 : 1,512.54 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.52/1,512.54 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.52x = 1,512.54 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.52x = 738,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,875.79/1,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.63

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