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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.43, 1,517.60 and 491.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.43, 1,517.60 and 491.64 is: 736.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.43 : 1,517.60 = 491.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.43/1,517.60 = 491.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.43x = 1,517.60 × 491.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.43x = 746,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,108.40/1,012.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.95

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