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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.91, 1,519.43 and 493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.91, 1,519.43 and 493.16 is: 739.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.91 : 1,519.43 = 493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.91/1,519.43 = 493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.91x = 1,519.43 × 493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.91x = 749,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,312.04/1,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.77

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