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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.26, 1,528.36 and 499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.26, 1,528.36 and 499.03 is: 748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.26 : 1,528.36 = 499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.26/1,528.36 = 499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.26x = 1,528.36 × 499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.26x = 762,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,697.49/1,019.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.29

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