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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.96, 1,520.28 and 493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.96, 1,520.28 and 493.82 is: 740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.96 : 1,520.28 = 493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.96/1,520.28 = 493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.96x = 1,520.28 × 493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.96x = 750,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,744.67/1,013.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.41

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