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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.14, 1,521.66 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.14, 1,521.66 and 494.82 is: 741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.14 : 1,521.66 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.14/1,521.66 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.14x = 1,521.66 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.14x = 752,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,947.80/1,015.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.72

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