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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.75, 1,509.17 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.75, 1,509.17 and 492.75 is: 739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.75 : 1,509.17 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.75/1,509.17 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.75x = 1,509.17 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.75x = 743,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,643.52/1,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.39

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