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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.18, 1,521.09 and 494.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.18, 1,521.09 and 494.49 is: 741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.18 : 1,521.09 = 494.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.18/1,521.09 = 494.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.18x = 1,521.09 × 494.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.18x = 752,163.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,163.79/1,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.65

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