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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.88, 1,512.60 and 488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.88, 1,512.60 and 488.26 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.88 : 1,512.60 = 488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.88/1,512.60 = 488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.88x = 1,512.60 × 488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.88x = 738,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,542.08/1,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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