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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.08, 1,519.26 and 493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.08, 1,519.26 and 493.08 is: 739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.08 : 1,519.26 = 493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.08/1,519.26 = 493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.08x = 1,519.26 × 493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.08x = 749,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,116.72/1,013.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.44

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