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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.18, 2,266.29 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.18, 2,266.29 and 484.94 is: 727.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.18 : 2,266.29 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.18/2,266.29 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.18x = 2,266.29 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.18x = 1,099,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,007.19/1,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.25

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