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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.73, 1,524.03 and 496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.73, 1,524.03 and 496.19 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.73 : 1,524.03 = 496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.73/1,524.03 = 496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.73x = 1,524.03 × 496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.73x = 756,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,208.45/1,015.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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