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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.13, 1,517.78 and 491.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.13, 1,517.78 and 491.70 is: 737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.13 : 1,517.78 = 491.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.13/1,517.78 = 491.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.13x = 1,517.78 × 491.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.13x = 746,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,292.43/1,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.35

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