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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.64, 1,515.42 and 497.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.64, 1,515.42 and 497.64 is: 746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.64 : 1,515.42 = 497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.64/1,515.42 = 497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.64x = 1,515.42 × 497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.64x = 754,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,133.61/1,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.19

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