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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.52, 1,517.70 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.52, 1,517.70 and 491.80 is: 737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.52 : 1,517.70 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.52/1,517.70 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.52x = 1,517.70 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.52x = 746,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,404.86/1,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.90

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