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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.76, 2,264.64 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.76, 2,264.64 and 484.48 is: 726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.76 : 2,264.64 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.76/2,264.64 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.76x = 2,264.64 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.76x = 1,097,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,172.79/1,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.72

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