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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.10, 1,518.60 and 492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.10, 1,518.60 and 492.33 is: 737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.10 : 1,518.60 = 492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.10/1,518.60 = 492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.10x = 1,518.60 × 492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.10x = 747,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,652.34/1,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.98

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