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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.55, 1,512.60 and 488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.55, 1,512.60 and 488.24 is: 732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.55 : 1,512.60 = 488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.55/1,512.60 = 488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.55x = 1,512.60 × 488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.55x = 738,511.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,511.82/1,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.25

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