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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.49, 1,507.51 and 492.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.49, 1,507.51 and 492.85 is: 738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.49 : 1,507.51 = 492.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.49/1,507.51 = 492.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.49x = 1,507.51 × 492.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.49x = 742,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,967.53/1,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.91

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