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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.65, 1,523.39 and 495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.65, 1,523.39 and 495.45 is: 743.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.65 : 1,523.39 = 495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.65/1,523.39 = 495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.65x = 1,523.39 × 495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.65x = 754,761.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,761.10/1,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.13

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