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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.86, 1,511.58 and 489.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.86, 1,511.58 and 489.11 is: 732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.86 : 1,511.58 = 489.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.86/1,511.58 = 489.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.86x = 1,511.58 × 489.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.86x = 739,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,328.89/1,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.84

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