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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.63, 1,515.45 and 490.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.63, 1,515.45 and 490.67 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.63 : 1,515.45 = 490.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.63/1,515.45 = 490.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.63x = 1,515.45 × 490.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.63x = 743,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,585.85/1,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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