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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,507.64, 2,260.92 and 481.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,507.64, 2,260.92 and 481.64 is: 722.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,507.64 : 2,260.92 = 481.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,507.64/2,260.92 = 481.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,507.64x = 2,260.92 × 481.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,507.64x = 1,088,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,949.51/1,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.29

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