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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.87, 2,266.06 and 484.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.87, 2,266.06 and 484.87 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.87 : 2,266.06 = 484.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.87/2,266.06 = 484.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.87x = 2,266.06 × 484.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.87x = 1,098,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,744.51/1,510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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