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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.73, 1,508.48 and 491.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.73, 1,508.48 and 491.09 is: 738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.73 : 1,508.48 = 491.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.73/1,508.48 = 491.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.73x = 1,508.48 × 491.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.73x = 740,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,796.99/1,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.04

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