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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.63, 1,515.53 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.63, 1,515.53 and 490.20 is: 735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.63 : 1,515.53 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.63/1,515.53 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.63x = 1,515.53 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.63x = 742,910.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,910.36/1,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.10

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