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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.44, 1,519.88 and 493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.44, 1,519.88 and 493.16 is: 739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.44 : 1,519.88 = 493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.44/1,519.88 = 493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.44x = 1,519.88 × 493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.44x = 749,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,544.02/1,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.60

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