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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.84, 1,512.36 and 488.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.84, 1,512.36 and 488.55 is: 732.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.84 : 1,512.36 = 488.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.84/1,512.36 = 488.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.84x = 1,512.36 × 488.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.84x = 738,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,863.48/1,008.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.39

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