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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.56, 1,521.60 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.56, 1,521.60 and 494.60 is: 741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.56 : 1,521.60 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.56/1,521.60 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.56x = 1,521.60 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.56x = 752,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,583.36/1,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.78

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