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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.01, 2,266.52 and 485.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.01, 2,266.52 and 485.73 is: 728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.01 : 2,266.52 = 485.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.01/2,266.52 = 485.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.01x = 2,266.52 × 485.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.01x = 1,100,914.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,914.33/1,511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.60

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