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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.98, 1,521.41 and 494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.98, 1,521.41 and 494.43 is: 741.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.98 : 1,521.41 = 494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.98/1,521.41 = 494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.98x = 1,521.41 × 494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.98x = 752,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,230.75/1,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.86

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