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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511, 2,266.88 and 485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511, 2,266.88 and 485 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511 : 2,266.88 = 485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511/2,266.88 = 485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511x = 2,266.88 × 485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511x = 1,099,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,436.80/1,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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