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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.68, 1,517.64 and 491.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.68, 1,517.64 and 491.96 is: 737.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.68 : 1,517.64 = 491.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.68/1,517.64 = 491.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.68x = 1,517.64 × 491.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.68x = 746,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,618.17/1,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.27

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