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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.76, 2,266.14 and 485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.76, 2,266.14 and 485.48 is: 728.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.76 : 2,266.14 = 485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.76/2,266.14 = 485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.76x = 2,266.14 × 485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.76x = 1,100,165.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,165.65/1,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.22

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