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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.72, 1,510.80 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.72, 1,510.80 and 487.92 is: 730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.72 : 1,510.80 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.72/1,510.80 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.72x = 1,510.80 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.72x = 737,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,149.54/1,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.78

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