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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.43, 1,522.95 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.43, 1,522.95 and 494.91 is: 742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.43 : 1,522.95 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.43/1,522.95 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.43x = 1,522.95 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.43x = 753,719.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,719.83/1,015.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.27

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