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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.96, 1,518.36 and 484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.96, 1,518.36 and 484.60 is: 727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.96 : 1,518.36 = 484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.96/1,518.36 = 484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.96x = 1,518.36 × 484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.96x = 735,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,793.39/1,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.10

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